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A Slight Case of Murder

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.5K
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A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
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A film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investig... Read allA film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investigator had been tailing the woman for her ex-husband. Realizing what happened, the investiga... Read allA film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investigator had been tailing the woman for her ex-husband. Realizing what happened, the investigator launches a blackmail scheme. The critic turns the tables after the investigator turns ... Read all

  • Director
    • Steven Schachter
  • Writers
    • Donald E. Westlake
    • William H. Macy
    • Steven Schachter
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Adam Arkin
    • Felicity Huffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writers
      • Donald E. Westlake
      • William H. Macy
      • Steven Schachter
    • Stars
      • William H. Macy
      • Adam Arkin
      • Felicity Huffman
    • 21User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Terry Thorpe
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Detective Fred Stapelli
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Kit Wannamaker
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • John Edgarson
    Julia Campbell
    Julia Campbell
    • Patricia Stapelli
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Detective Larry Gray
    Paul Mazursky
    Paul Mazursky
    • John Brant
    Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore
    • Cabby
    Michael McMurtry
    Michael McMurtry
    • Scott
    Stephanie Belding
    Stephanie Belding
    • Laura Penny
    Vik Sahay
    Vik Sahay
    • Bob
    Wenna Shaw
    • Brant's Assistant
    Len Doncheff
    Len Doncheff
    • Mr. Petrovsky
    Tanja Jacobs
    • Bank Teller
    Vito Rezza
    Vito Rezza
    • Captain O'Donnell
    Sandi Stahlbrand
    • Anchor Jane
    Robin Ward
    Robin Ward
    • Anchor Lance
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Bar Waitress
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writers
      • Donald E. Westlake
      • William H. Macy
      • Steven Schachter
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews21

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    valyruiz007

    Another forgotten tv movie

    when I realized that the main character in this movie is the same man (William H. Macy) who provocate all the deaths in FARGO. I said "man, you are a real maniatic". the story has his own way to tell the story.

    also the camera takes are fantastic. the first take "going up the building" are awsome, very clever.

    I trully recommend this picture, not only because the story, is a great movie if you're a "Movie Classics Lover".
    6the red duchess

    This is what happens when you spend your whole life watching movies.

    It is probably the reductio ad absurdum of the self-conscious neo-noir that its ultimate hero/villain/victim should be a film critic, about as far removed from the original prole/lower-middle-class noir heroes (e.g. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', 'Double Indemnity') as you could get. Faced with a crisis, Terry Thorpe turns it into a screenplay, a fiction. And this is what saves the film from smart-alecky ghastliness - it is a film about mid-life crisis, the flaws and difficulties of the modern affluent, middle-aged man. it seems like noir can still speak for people rather than to itself, but this often palls - the best joke is a corpse called Laura who doesn't get up.
    canepa

    Delicious contemporary film noir

    William Macy is perfect in this unique contemporary film noir. The look is 40's although its not really a period piece. The interaction of Adam Arkin and Macy is electric, with multiple cat and mouse games being played.

    This movie raises the bar in TV movies, and is an intelligent entertainment with an unguessable ending.

    Loved it.
    8Prophetess

    Fresh, clever, funny

    William H. Macy is brilliant as Everyman caught in a desperate situation. Starts off with a bang and never lets up. Twists and surprises are fresh, unpredictable. Use of film noir clips and frequent quotes and references to 30's and 40's flicks makes this a delightful "must" for movie buffs.
    7oslcool

    Fun movie to watch

    I can not say this movie was a hilarious, but I must have had a grin on my face the entire time. I like this darker kind of comedy; "very bad things", "8 heads in a duffel bag" or "coldblooded"

    The way the main character tries to get away with murder is a lot of fun to watch. To me it was not much of a surprise what the ending would be, but the way that ending came about was. Another thing that sticks out, is the way they have managed to involve the audience. The way Terry looks at us is hilarious, you can almost pretend you're his accomplice.

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    Mystery

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The characters of Terry (William H. Macy) and Kit (Felicity Huffman) are married in real life.
    • Goofs
      From scene to scene Macy's hairline in the back changes.
    • Quotes

      Terry Thorpe: If you're going to commit a murder -- and I don't recommend it -- one thing you should definitely not do is sleep with the investigating officer's wife. It just makes for a lot of unnecessary complications.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
      Written by Eric Idle

      Arrangement by Chris Desmond

      Used by permission of Kay-Gee-Bee Music & Python (Monty) Pictures, Ltd.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • TNT
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un sutil caso de asesinato
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Firebrand Productions
      • TNT
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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