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A Slight Case of Murder (1999) (TV)
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19 September 1999 (USA)
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A film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic...
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
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Like an episode of "Columbo" with William H. Macy....
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| William H. Macy | ... | Terry Thorpe | |
| Adam Arkin | ... | Det. Fred Stapelli | |
| Felicity Huffman | ... | Kit Wannamaker | |
| James Cromwell | ... | John Edgerson | |
| Julia Campbell | ... | Patricia Stapelli | |
| James Pickens Jr. | ... | Det. Larry Gray | |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | John Brant | |
| Vincent Pastore | ... | Cabby | |
| Michael McMurtry | ... | Scott | |
| Stephanie Belding | ... | Laura Penny | |
| Vik Sahay | ... | Bob | |
| Wenna Shaw | ... | Brant's assistant | |
| Len Doncheff | ... | Mr. Petrovsky | |
| Tanja Jacobs | ... | Bank teller | |
| Vito Rezza | ... | Capt. O'Donnell |
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A Travesty
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94 min | Israel:89 min
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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.
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References Double Indemnity (1944)
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Just as in "Columbo" we see the fatality occur right at the beginning. What follows is an escalating web of lies, sex, blackmail, and murder. The investigating officer, Adam Arkin, is even somewhat of a fumbler, not unlike "Columbo". It is William H. Macy, as the movie critic suspect who carries the film. Constantly twisting and turning, the plot sends Macy deeper and deeper into the quicksand of his "perfect crime". William H. Macy fans will enjoy "A Slight Case Of Murder", as will those who like crime capers with all kinds of delicious possibilities. Add some well timed comedy, and this is very similar to a fine episode of "Columbo". Highly recommended. - MERK