Murder Ordained (1987)
Plot — What is Murder Ordained about?
Murder Ordained is a television miniseries which originally aired for CBS in 1987, starring Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, and Kathy Bates. The telefilm was directed and co-written by Mike Robe. Based on actual events that occurred in Emporia, Kansas in 1983, the film tells the story of trooper John Rule whose investigation into a fatal traffic accident involving a local minister's wife turns into a case of murder when it becomes apparent that the accident was no accident at all. Much of the principal photography and filming occurred on location in Kansas and some of the dialogue comes directly from court transcripts. The film was subsequently released on VHS and DVD. The cast also includes Terry Kinney, M. Emmet Walsh, John Goodman and Johnny Galecki. The miniseries was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (2 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 51% (5.1/10, 9 votes) |
Murder Ordained — FAQ
Is Murder Ordained worth watching? Murder Ordained holds a 5.1/10 rating from 9 viewers. Murder Ordained is a television miniseries which originally aired for CBS in 1987, starring Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, and Kathy Bates. The telefilm was directed and co-written by Mike Robe. Based on actual events
Who is behind Murder Ordained? Created by Mike Robe.
Who is in the cast of Murder Ordained? It stars Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, Kathy Bates, Guy Boyd, Terence Knox, Darrell Larson and more.
Where can I stream Murder Ordained? Streaming availability for Murder Ordained is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Murder Ordained release? It first aired in 1987.