The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Brief Synopsis
A tough crime reporter is forced to examine her own life as she investigates the disappearance of an 18-year-old girl. Inspired by the life and career of Edna Buchanan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Miami-based journalist.
Cast & Crew
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Joyce Chopra
Director
Elizabeth Montgomery
Edna Buchanan
Dennis Farina
Harry
Yaphet Kotto
Martin
Audra Lindley
Monica
Lee Horsley
Ben Nicholson
Film Details
Also Known As
Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Release Date
1994
Production Company
ABC Studios; CBS Entertainment; Panavision, Ltd.; Post Group, The
Location
Miami, Florida, USA; San Diego, California, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A tough crime reporter is forced to examine her own life as she investigates the disappearance of an 18-year-old girl. Inspired by the life and career of Edna Buchanan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Miami-based journalist.
Director
Joyce Chopra
Director
Cast
Elizabeth Montgomery
Edna Buchanan
Dennis Farina
Harry
Yaphet Kotto
Martin
Audra Lindley
Monica
Lee Horsley
Ben Nicholson
Carey Scott
Billy
Michael Ray Miller
Sal
Kevin Patrick Walls
Stephen Hollings
Branscombe Richmond
Rodriguez
Stephen Pizzo
Rookie
Luanne Ponce
Jennifer
Matthew Posey
Sam
David Spielberg
George
Rebecca Hahn
Cynthia (Student)
Anthony Turk
Desk Clerk
Jessica Cole
Marcia (Student)
Yavone Evans
Paula Nicholson
David J Partington
Alan
Rene Fernandez
Sergeant
Andrea Naversen
Tv Reporter
Ria Pavia
Desk Clerk
Silvana Gallardo
Mrs Sanchez
Hugh Gillin
Stanley
Steven Meek
Tom
Kamar De Los Reyes
Puerto Rican
Bill Brinsfield
Bartender
Jeff Reynolds
Young Man
Paul James Kruse
Maintenance Man
David Partington
Crew
Roy Amaral
Production Designer
Ted Babcock
Production Supervisor
Debbie Blum
Executive Producer
Tim Boettcher
Assistant Editor
Jack Brooks
Song
Edna Buchanan
Special Thanks To
Edna Buchanan
Source Material (From Novel)
Tammi Campbell
Casting Assistant
Doug Chapin
Executive Producer
Bill Clift
Hair
Karen Dahl
Makeup Artist
Terence A. Donnelly
Unit Production Manager
David Donoho
Key Grip
Shari Feldman
Costume Designer
Robert Florio
Editor
Terri Fricon
Music Supervisor
Randy Gable
Sound Mixer
Cara Gaillanza
Assistant Director
Tony Ganz
Executive Producer
Cara Giallanza
Assistant Director
James Glennon
Director Of Photography
Susan Glicksman
Casting
Arthur Hamilton
Theme Lyrics
Rich Harrison
Sound Effects
Frances H Hays
Costumes
Augie Hess
Assistant Editor
Kate Hoogner
Script Supervisor
Casey Hotchkiss
Camera Operator
Terry James
Stunt Coordinator
Jeri Kelley
Transportation Coordinator
Pee Wee King
Song
Derrick Kolus
Gaffer
Barry Krost
Executive Producer
Brenton L Lane
Property Master
Derek Marlowe
Screenwriter
Dean Martin
Song Performer
Keri L Mcintyre
Assistant Director
Susan Mick
Music Editor
Franco Migliacci
Song
Domenico Modugno
Song
Mitchell Parish
Song
Janice Patterson
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Chilton Price
Song
Lynda Recht
Location Manager
Cheri Reed
Costume Supervisor
Lisa Marie Rosenberg
Hair Stylist
Robert M. Sertner
Executive Producer
Susan Stern
Production Accountant
Redd Stewart
Song
Randy Sutter
Co-Producer
Linda Sutton
Set Decorator
Brian M. Tanke
Production Coordinator
Dennis Turner
Screenwriter
Frank Von Zerneck
Executive Producer
Harry Warren
Song
Robin Wiley
Song Performer
Patrick Williams
Music
Film Details
Also Known As
Corpse Had a Familiar Face
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Release Date
1994
Production Company
ABC Studios; CBS Entertainment; Panavision, Ltd.; Post Group, The
Location
Miami, Florida, USA; San Diego, California, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States March 27, 1994
Began shooting February 5, 1994.
Completed shooting February 27, 1994.
