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A Slight Case of Murder (1999)

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.

  • Mystery
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyTerry Thorpe
  • Photo of Adam ArkinAdam ArkinDetective Fred Stapelli
  • Photo of Felicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanKit Wannamaker
  • Photo of James CromwellJames CromwellJohn Edgarson
  • Photo of Julia CampbellJulia CampbellPatricia Stapelli
  • Photo of James Pickens Jr.James Pickens Jr.Detective Larry Gray
  • Photo of Paul MazurskyPaul MazurskyJohn Brant
  • Photo of Vincent PastoreVincent PastoreCabby
  • Photo of Michael McMurtryMichael McMurtryScott
  • Photo of Stephanie BeldingStephanie BeldingLaura Penny

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