

The Staircase
2022-05-05 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0
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 FirthMichael Peterson
Toni ColletteKathleen Peterson
Michael StuhlbargDavid Rudolf
Dane DeHaanClayton Peterson
Olivia DeJongeCaitlin Atwater
Patrick SchwarzeneggerTodd Peterson
Sophie TurnerMargaret Ratliff
Odessa YoungMartha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWittCandace Zamperini
Tim GuineeBill Peterson
Vincent VermignonJean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker PoseyFreda Black
Juliette BinocheSophie Brunet
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