United States / Jan 01, 1986 / Berlin International Film Festival
Commercial for Murder (1985)
Directed by Amy Goldstein
15minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Tells a stylized tale of a drag queen's battle to decipher his identity as he approaches the complexities and dangers of desire through seduction and costume. Treats the subject of gender identity with a popular sensibility as it captures the otherworldliness of club life, incorporating the music of the rock band Rough Trade.
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Genres
MusicComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Commercial for Murder |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | New York University (NYU) |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1985 |
| Production | Amy Goldstein |
| Writer | Amy Goldstein |
| Editing | Juan José Campanella |
| Cinematography | Daniel Shulman, Joseph Rosato |
| Assistant directors | Amy Goldstein |
| Camera operators | Joseph Rosato |
| Additional photography | Joseph Rosato |
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| Production design | Rosemary Ricchio |
| Art direction | Rosemary Ricchio |
| Set decoration | Rosemary Ricchio |
| Music | Daniel Duras |
| Sound | Daniel Duras |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 01, 1985
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