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The Staircase
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The Staircase

2022-05-05 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

Drama · Crime

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

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Creators
Antonio Campos
Production companies
Annapurna Television, What's Up Films, EMI Pop
Countries
United States of America, France
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Colin FirthColin FirthMichael Peterson
Toni ColletteToni ColletteKathleen Peterson
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargDavid Rudolf
Dane DeHaanDane DeHaanClayton Peterson
Olivia DeJongeOlivia DeJongeCaitlin Atwater
Patrick SchwarzeneggerPatrick SchwarzeneggerTodd Peterson
Sophie TurnerSophie TurnerMargaret Ratliff
Odessa YoungOdessa YoungMartha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWittRosemarie DeWittCandace Zamperini
Tim GuineeTim GuineeBill Peterson
Vincent VermignonVincent VermignonJean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker PoseyParker PoseyFreda Black
Juliette BinocheJuliette BinocheSophie Brunet
Giovanni PucciGiovanni PucciRemy

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