How to Murder a Millionaire explained

Genre:Comedy
Director:Paul Lynch
Starring:Joan Rivers
Composer:Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:Joan Rivers, Mace Neufeld
Editor:Stephen Lawrence
Cinematography:Rene Verzier
Runtime:100 minutes
Network:ABC

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.

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.

Reception

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Can We Talk? Joan Rivers Goes Prime Time on CBS. Jess. Bravin. May 20, 1990. LA Times. 2024-08-25. 2024-08-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20240825064541/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-20-tv-87-story.html. live.