Murder in Peyton Place
Seen it?1977 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Inherit the Wind, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A former resident of the town of Peyton Place, now wealthy and powerful, secretly returns to the town and sets in motion a spate of killings designed as revenge for past wrongs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Kessler
- Stella StevensStella Chernak
- Dorothy MaloneConstance MacKenzie
- Ed NelsonDr. Michael Rossi
- Tim O'ConnorElliott Carson
- Joyce JillsonJill Harrington
- Janet MargolinBetty Anderson Roerick
- Marj DusayEllen Considine
- Christopher ConnellyNorman Harrington