Silent Motive
"She's a Hollywood screenwriter learning that sometimes... words kill."
Originally released in 1991. Silent Motive is a thriller/tv movie film. directed by Lee Philips.
Starring Patricia Wettig, Rick Springfield, and Ed Asner
Synopsis
Notorious for writing the most successful - and scandalous - scripts in Hollywood, hit screenwriter Laura Bardell suddenly finds herself implicated in a baffling series of film-industry killings. What's worse, the killer is using the same ingenious methods Laura herself employed in her latest movie about a real-life murder case. To her horror, Laura realizes her script is coming to life - and turning her fictional words into homicidal reality.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Patricia Wettig
as Laura Bardell
Rick Springfield
as Brad
Ed Asner
as Sam
Mike Farrell
as Detective Paul Trella
David Packer
as Brian / Cliff Sloan / Mark Gallaway
Molly Parker
as 2nd Female Questioner
Johannah Newmarch
as 1st Female Questioner
David Cubitt
as Doug
Kevin McNulty
as Cop
Frank Ferrucci
as Waiter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Viacom Productions
- Farrell/Minoff
- Lifetime
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silent Motive about?
Notorious for writing the most successful - and scandalous - scripts in Hollywood, hit screenwriter Laura Bardell suddenly finds herself implicated in a baffling series of film-industry killings. W...
Who directed Silent Motive?
Silent Motive was directed by Lee Philips.
How long is Silent Motive?
Silent Motive has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Silent Motive released?
Silent Motive was released on October 16, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silent Motive?
The main cast of Silent Motive includes Patricia Wettig, Rick Springfield, Ed Asner, Mike Farrell, David Packer.