How to Murder a Millionaire

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How to Murder a Millionaire
Genre Comedy
Written byJoan Rivers
Directed byPaul Lynch
StarringJoan Rivers
ComposersMicky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersJoan Rivers, Mace Neufeld
CinematographyRene Verzier
EditorStephen Lawrence
Running time100 minutes
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseJanuary 7, 1990 (1990-01-07)

How to Murder a Millionaire is a 1990 American made-for-television comedy film directed by Paul Lynch and written by and starring Joan Rivers. [1] The film aired on ABC on January 7, 1990.

Contents

Plot

The story centers around a socialite who is driven to extremes to maintain her extravagant lifestyle. Facing financial ruin, she concocts a plan to marry and then murder a millionaire, hoping to inherit his fortune. However, her schemes do not go as planned, leading to a series of comedic situations.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Joan Rivers and Mace Neufeld. It was one of Rivers' early ventures into both writing and producing for television. The film's score was composed by Micky Erbe and Maribeth Solomon.[ citation needed ]

Reception

While the film featured a strong cast, including Joan Rivers and Morgan Fairchild, it received mixed reviews from critics.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Bravin, Jess (May 20, 1990). "Can We Talk? Joan Rivers Goes Prime Time on CBS". LA Times.