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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Comedy, Crime
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DirectorMarcus D. Spencer
WritersMarcus D. Spencer, Eduardo Castrillo
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
About A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly
A four-year-old cold case has been reopened in Oakland with new evidence, uncovering a dangerous web of crime, deception, and corruption. This thrilling mystery follows the relentless pursuit of justice as detectives dig deeper into a case that was thought to be long buried.
Directed by Marcus D. Spencer, A Murder in Oakland: Beauty is Deadly leans on a strong ensemble — Marcus D. Spencer, Chris Crofut, Dawayne Jordan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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