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Murder in Monaco
Crime · Documentary · 2025
Monaco, 1999. One of the world's richest men dies in his penthouse. This documentary unpacks the mysterious murder of billionaire banker, Edmond Safra.
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Murder in Monaco
2025 Crime · Documentary 1h 30m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
Monaco, 1999. One of the world's richest men dies in his penthouse. This documentary unpacks the mysterious murder of billionaire banker, Edmond Safra.
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Who fights over Murder in Monaco?
For the defence
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Hodges Usry
Written by
Sam Hobkinson
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Edmond Safra
Self - Victim (archive footage)
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Lily Safra
Self - Edmond's Wife / Widow (archive footage)
Ted Maher
Self - Edmond's Nurse
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Isabel Vincent
Self - Investigative Reporter, New York Post
Lady Colin Campbell
Self - Aristocrat & Author
Bill Browder
Self - Edmond's Business Partner
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Michael Griffith
Self - Ted's Defense Lawyer
Court is in session
Put Murder in Monaco on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.