Happy Face Murders(1999)
They were searching for a killer. She was searching for a way out.
Happy Face Murders Synopsis
An eccentric older woman implicates her brutal & controlling lover in the murder of a young girl. Absorbed with "Murder She Wrote" and "Matlock", she creates details of the murder from clues she picks up from the detectives on the case. Implicating herself and sentenced to jail, she then recants her testimony. But no one believes her until clues surface from the real killer that he is still out there, has killed before, and will kill again. He signs his messages with Happy Faces.
Happy Face Murders (1999) is a thriller, crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, released on September 5, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, Henry Thomas and Nicholas Campbell. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Writers:
- John Pielmeier
- Producers:
- Ned Welsh, Diane Jeanné
- Cinematographer:
- Albert J. Dunk
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, Showtime Networks
- Status:
- Released
Happy Face Murders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann-Margret
as Lorraine Petrovich
Marg Helgenberger
as Jen Powell
Henry Thomas
as Dylan McCarthy
Nicholas Campbell
as Rusty Zuvic
Rick Peters
as Billy Lee Peterson
- David McIlwraith
David McIlwraith
as Alan Sanford
Bruce Gray
as Ephraim Quince
J.C. MacKenzie
as Ed Baker
Emily Hampshire
as Tracy Billings
Anthony J. Mifsud
as Gary Martin
- Christina Collins
Christina Collins
as Nancy Severn
- Sean Dick
Sean Dick
as Charlie Severn
Key crew
Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, written by John Pielmeier, produced by Ned Welsh and Diane Jeanné.
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Happy Face Murders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Happy Face Murders – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Happy Face Murders?
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The main cast of Happy Face Murders (1999) includes Ann-Margret, Marg Helgenberger, Henry Thomas, Nicholas Campbell and Rick Peters. The film was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happy Face Murders released?
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Happy Face Murders was released on September 5, 1999 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Happy Face Murders worth watching?
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Happy Face Murders (1999) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.