

A Slight Case of Murder
1999 · Movie · 1h 34m
MysteryComedyCrimeMade-for-TV
"Homicide. Seduction. Betrayal. The classics never go out of style."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.9/10
Key crew
- Steven SchachterDirector
- William H. MacyWriter
- Steven SchachterWriter
Cast
- William H. MacyTerry Thorpe
- Adam ArkinDetective Fred Stapelli
- Felicity HuffmanKit Wannamaker
- James CromwellJohn Edgarson
- Julia CampbellPatricia Stapelli
- James Pickens Jr.Detective Larry Gray
- Paul MazurskyJohn Brant
- Vincent PastoreCabby
- Michael McMurtryScott
- Stephanie BeldingLaura Penny
- Vik SahayBob
- Wenna ShawBrant's Assistant
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Themes
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