Little Murders(1971)
Funny in a new and frightening way!
Little Murders Synopsis
A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty water pipes, electrical blackouts, paranoia, and ethnic-racial conflict during a typical summer of the 1970s.
Little Murders (1971) is a comedy and crime film directed by Alan Arkin, released on February 9, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Elliott Gould, Marcia Rodd, Vincent Gardenia and Elizabeth Wilson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Arkin
- Writers:
- Jules Feiffer, Jules Feiffer
- Producers:
- Elliott Gould, Jack Brodsky
- Cinematographer:
- Gordon Willis
- Composer:
- Fred Kaz
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Brodsky-Gould Productions
- Status:
- Released
Little Murders (1971) Trailer
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Little Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliott Gould
as Alfred Chamberlain
Marcia Rodd
as Patsy Newquist
Vincent Gardenia
as Carol Newquist
Elizabeth Wilson
as Marge Newquist
- Jon Korkes
Jon Korkes
as Kenny Newquist
John Randolph
as Mr. Chamberlain
Doris Roberts
as Mrs. Chamberlain
Lou Jacobi
as Judge Stern
Donald Sutherland
as Rev. Dupas
Alan Arkin
as Lt. Practice
Martin Kove
as Checkpoint Police Officer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alan Arkin, written by Jules Feiffer and Jules Feiffer, produced by Elliott Gould and Jack Brodsky.
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Little Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 76 ratings.
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Little Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Little Murders?
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The main cast of Little Murders (1971) includes Elliott Gould, Marcia Rodd, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson and Jon Korkes. The film was directed by Alan Arkin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Murders released?
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Little Murders was released on February 9, 1971 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Little Murders worth watching?
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Little Murders (1971) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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