Q&A: Murder Investigation Q&A Subtitled VHS Video: Sidney Lumet Q&A is a 1990 American drama film based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Edwin Torres. Directed and written by Sidney Lumet. The title "Q&A" refers to the "interrogation record" by the prosecutor. Directed by: Sidney Lumet Written by: Sidney Lumet Based on: Edwin Torres Produced by: Arnon Milchan Burtt Harris Executive Produced by: Patrick Wachsberger Mike Wise Starring: Nick Nolte Timothy Hutton Armand Assante Music by: Rubén Blades Cinematography by: Andrzej Bartkowiak Edited by: Richard Cirincione Production Companies: Regency International Pictures Odyssey Distributors Distributed by: United States: TriStar Pictures Japan: Nippon Herald Release Dates: United States: April 27, 1990 Japan: November 23, 1990 Running time: 132 minutes