Murder by Death (1976)

Name: Murder by Death
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1976
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Maggie Smith

1h 34m United States of America

Comedy Crime Mystery Thriller

Plot

In "Murder by Death," the enigmatic Lionel Twain hosts an unconventional dinner for the globe's top five detectives. The evening quickly spirals into chaos as they encounter a blind butler and a deaf-mute maid, along with eerie screams, rotating rooms, hidden passages, and a web of mistaken identities. Each twist and turn adds layers of intrigue, culminating in a night filled with suspense and unexpected surprises, as the detectives must navigate the elaborate setup to uncover the truth behind the ominous invitation.

Cast

Truman Capote Alec Guinness Peter Sellers David Niven Maggie Smith James Coco Peter Falk Eileen Brennan Elsa Lanchester Estelle Winwood Nancy Walker James Cromwell Richard Narita Fay Wray