Murder in Space (TV 1985)

Set in the "not-so-distant future", the crew of an international space station are set to return triumphantly to Earth, until someone starts killing the other crew members.

Director:

Steven Hilliard Stern

Writer:

Wesley Ferguson

Stars:

Wilford Brimley, Michael Ironside, Martin Balsam

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wilford Brimley	...	Dr. Andrew McCallister
Michael Ironside	...	Capt. Neal Braddock
Martin Balsam	...	Alexander Rostov
Damir Andrei	...	Col. Alexander Kalsinov
Tom Butler	...	Maj. Kurt Steiner
Wendy Crewson	...	Irene Tremayne
Scot Denton	...	David Tremayne
Peter Dvorsky	...	Mitch Carlino
Léo Ilial	...	Dr. Phillipe Berdoux (as Leo Ilial)
Alan Jordan	...	Jeffrey Kilbride
Jan Rubes	...	Gregory Denarenko
Cathie Shirriff	...	Olga Denarenko
Kate Trotter	...	Pamela Cooper
Nerene Virgin	...	Dr. Margaret Leigh
Alberta Watson	...	Dominica Mastrelli

Storyline

Set in the "not-so-distant future", the crew of an international space station are set to return triumphantly to Earth, until someone starts killing the other crew members.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | pregnant woman murdered | murder mystery | interactive | whodunit

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Genres:

Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 July 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Meurtre dans l'espace

Company Credits

Production Co:

CTV Television Network, Zenith Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When first aired on the Showtime cable network, the ending was not shown, and cash prizes were offered to viewers who could identify the killer.

User Reviews

CLUE - Comedy=Murder in Space

Cute, stock murder mystery which completes its task of entertaining you on a rainy day or boring night. I happened to rent this in high school when I was on a Michael Ironside binge, and found it to be quite the ensemble effort. Complex, with the typical, hilarious score including the "DA DA DAAAA"'s when the shocking plot twist lines are revealed and such. Wilford Brimley, cashing in on the COCOON fame, holds your attention in a rough and ragged, "Well doggone it this is my job and I'm taking it seriously, regardless of the ever hectic family life..." You might laugh at a lot of the schtick, but if you're into the Murder mystery, this is a nice take on it. The question of who holds authority and to what extent should that authority be taken in a confined space situation is raised. This movie made me think a little about that. Kudos to all involved. Michael Ironside rules. (with or without hairpieces) Incidentally, if you like Mr. Ironside, check out COMMON BONDS, NEON CITY, TOTAL RECALL, V, or WATCHERS, among many others.