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Buscando su secreto

Título original: Tricks of the Trade
  • Película de TV
  • 1988
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40min
PUNTUACIÓN EN IMDb
5,9/10
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TU PUNTUACIÓN
Markie Post and Cindy Williams in Buscando su secreto (1988)
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Añade un argumento en tu idiomaCatherine's world goes to pieces when she learns from the police that her husband Donald got killed - shot in the apartment of a prostitute! To her he was a model husband, determined to make... Leer todoCatherine's world goes to pieces when she learns from the police that her husband Donald got killed - shot in the apartment of a prostitute! To her he was a model husband, determined to make them wealthy by investment banking. Catherine visits the call girl Marla and they befrien... Leer todoCatherine's world goes to pieces when she learns from the police that her husband Donald got killed - shot in the apartment of a prostitute! To her he was a model husband, determined to make them wealthy by investment banking. Catherine visits the call girl Marla and they befriend each other. But soon they're both threatened by filthy guys who are on the search for so... Leer todo

  • Dirección
    • Jack Bender
  • Guión
    • Noreen Stone
  • Reparto principal
    • Cindy Williams
    • Markie Post
    • John Ritter
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  • PUNTUACIÓN EN IMDb
    5,9/10
    262
    TU PUNTUACIÓN
    • Dirección
      • Jack Bender
    • Guión
      • Noreen Stone
    • Reparto principal
      • Cindy Williams
      • Markie Post
      • John Ritter
    • 8Reseñas de usuarios
    • 1Reseña de críticos
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    Cindy Williams
    Cindy Williams
    • Catherine
    Markie Post
    Markie Post
    • Marla
    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Donald Todsen
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Frank
    James Whitmore Jr.
    • Delroy
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Lt. Stryker
    John Durbin
    John Durbin
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Criminal
    Tanya Boyd
    Tanya Boyd
    • Beverly
    Laura Owens
    • Liz Morgenson
    Nancy Morgan
    Nancy Morgan
    • Sally
    • (as Nancy Morgan Ritter)
    Cain DeVore
    • Rental Agent
    John DiSanti
    John DiSanti
    • Tony
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Al
    Cheryl Carter
    • Victoria Van Adams
    Lisa Dalton
    Lisa Dalton
    • Prositute #1
    • (as Lisa Loving)
    S.A. Griffin
    S.A. Griffin
    • Bartender
    Lorenzo Marchessi
    • Sailor
    • Dirección
      • Jack Bender
    • Guión
      • Noreen Stone
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    Reseñas de usuarios8

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    7krorie

    It's not Beverly Hills; it's Brentwood

    The mystery part of this made-for-TV flick is better than the comedy routines, most of which fall flat, though there are a few skits that tickle the funny bone, such as the shootout in a sex toy shop. To enjoy the show, the viewer must accept John Ritter as a philandering stockbroker crafty enough to foil big time wise guys; Markie Post as a Hollywood hooker named Marla, without a pimp or madam; and Cindy Williams as Catherine Todsen, the most naive woman since Doris Day was a virgin. If you can dig this, then you should enjoy the shenanigans of the two opposites, Marla and Catherine, trying to solve the mystery of who killed the husband/lover Donald Todsen (John Ritter), gunned down in the line of duty (while being serviced by Marla). Add to this pot of mirth two of the dumbest cops since Rosewood and Taggart in "Beverly Hills Cops," and you have a dukes mixture that works part of the time.

    Though this film predates the big hit "Pretty Woman" by two years, its depiction of prostitution is just as far-fetched, Marla being viewed as a victim of society's pliers and philosophizing about the virtues of being a streetwise harlot. Only once does Catherine bring up the ugly subject of such negative aspects of the trade as disease. Marla makes a short rationalization in reply then changes the subject. Making such a virile and demeaning profession glamorous is questionable, especially when it is compared to the dreary, boring, unexciting lifestyle lived by Catherine.

    "Tricks of the Trade" as a double entendre is an apropos title since Marla uses her tricks of the trade to track down the killer and uncover the hidden loot. The viewer may also be surprised when the real murderer is revealed at the end.
    6thehappychuckler

    Tricks of the Trade

    Cigarette smoking stock broker Don Todsen (John Ritter) is cheating on his wife Catherine (Cindy Williams). He is having a long-lasting affair with a prostitute named Marla (Markie Post). One night while he is over at her place he is shot and killed. There is no rhyme or reason as to why he was killed. So, the two of the most unlikely of partners in Williams and Post match up to solve the case. Along the way some secrets about Don are revealed.

    A good TV movie from the late 80s. Williams and Post work well together and Williams is quite funny and brings some laughs out. More of an adult aimed TV movie due to some of the content. But, it is mostly shown in a comic light.
    7michaelRokeefe

    A woman teams up with her husband's lover.

    Pretty darn good for a made-for-TV comedy/mystery. After her husband (John Ritter)is found murdered in the apartment of his prostitute mistress(Markie Post), a very naive young woman(Cindy Williams)joins forces with the hooker to solve the murder. The two run into trouble with some bad guys that have unfinished business with the dead man.

    Also in the cast are: Jack Nance, James Whitmore Jr. and Chris Mulkey.
    5moonspinner55

    Sitcom stars excel in saucy comic-mystery

    Cindy Williams is very cute playing a sheltered Southern California society wife whose shady stockbroker husband (John Ritter) is killed in the apartment of a Hollywood hooker (Markie Post); the two women eventually form an uneasy alliance and team up to catch the murderers. Not-bad TV-movie with some flash and sass. Williams and Post share an amusingly bristly, appealing rapport and the supporting players are well-chosen. The mystery angle is all over the place, with too many aimless stops at Williams' plush digs in Brentwood--but even though the details aren't smoothed out, the movie is still rather satisfying and has several funny sequences.
    8Ed-Shullivan

    I Liked it - Two thumbs up

    Although this was a made for TV film I would have recommended you go see it even if it had been released at the box office. What's not to like with three bona fide TV stars such as Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley), Markie Post (Night Court, and Hearts Afire), and John Ritter (Three's Company, and John Ritter), starring in this made for TV comedy/mystery film.

    A murder takes place and the prissy well to do Catherine Todsen (Cindy Williams) teams up with the hot looking street savvy hooker (Markie Post) to solve the murder of Catherine's stockbroker cheating husband Donald Todsen (John Ritter). Simply put it's a murder mystery comedy with some funny scenes and great acting. A "should see" film.

    It's a cute funny movie in the similar vein of Michael Keaton/Henry Winkler's successful 1982 comedy Night Shift.

    They are not making any more John Ritter films any more. RIP John. You are greatly missed.

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    • Curiosidades
      Stars John Ritter and Markie Post both starred together in the TV series Hearts Afire for 3 seasons.
    • Pifias
      In this movie, the keypad for the house is for a Radionics alarm system. Every alarm system has back-up batteries, to keep the alarm system somewhat working. Depending on the communication option, it may not have been possible to contact the alarm company.
    • Citas

      Catherine: By the way... what is this you're wearing?

      Marla: A business suit. I'll get my keys.

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    Detalles

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    • Fecha de lanzamiento
      • 6 de diciembre de 1988 (Estados Unidos)
    • País de origen
      • Estados Unidos
    • Idioma
      • Inglés
    • Títulos en diferentes países
      • Buscando un secreto
    • Localizaciones del rodaje
      • Los Ángeles, California, Estados Unidos(Location)
    • Empresa productora
      • Leonard Hill Films
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    Especificaciones técnicas

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    • Duración
      1 hora 40 minutos
    • Color
      • Color
    • Mezcla de sonido
      • Stereo
    • Relación de aspecto
      • 1.33 : 1

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