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A Slight Case of Murder
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A Slight Case of Murder

1999-09-19 · 94 min · ★ 6.5

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · TV Movie

In the midst of a spat, film critic Terry Thorpe accidentally kills his lover. Though Thorpe covers his tracks, he raises the suspicions of a private investigator, who then tries to blackmail him. Thorpe also falls under the watchful eye of Detective Fred Stapelli, a cop who is intent on becoming a screenwriter. Before long, Thorpe's girlfriend, Kit, and Stapelli's wife, Patricia, are roped into the case.

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Directors
Steven Schachter
Production companies
Firebrand Productions, Turner Network Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyTerry Thorpe
Adam ArkinAdam ArkinDetective Fred Stapelli
Felicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanKit Wannamaker
James CromwellJames CromwellJohn Edgarson
Julia CampbellJulia CampbellPatricia Stapelli
James Pickens Jr.James Pickens Jr.Detective Larry Gray
Paul MazurskyPaul MazurskyJohn Brant
Vincent PastoreVincent PastoreCabby
Michael McMurtryMichael McMurtryScott
Stephanie BeldingStephanie BeldingLaura Penny
Vik SahayVik SahayBob
Wenna ShawBrant's Assistant
Len DoncheffLen DoncheffMr. Petrovsky
Tanja JacobsBank Teller
Vito RezzaVito RezzaCaptain O'Donnell
Sandi StahlbrandAnchor Jane
Robin WardRobin WardAnchor Lance
Raven DaudaRaven DaudaBar Waitress
Marilo NunezProduction Assistant
Tricia WilliamsUniform Cop

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