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A Slight Case of Murder (1999) (TV)
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19 September 1999 (USA) morePlot:
A film critic (William H. Macy) accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Does what TV movies were meant to do. moreCast
(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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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. moreFAQ
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William H. Macy always gives a good performance. He never looks lazy and never seems like he'd rather be somewhere else. In short, he's what more actors should be like. "A Slight Case of Murder" is directed by Steven Schachter, who went on to do two more great films with Macy (Door to Door, The Wool Cap).
Television movies have long been a dump of overdone acting, poor cinematography, and sub-par scripting. That's why it's so refreshing to see a TV movie that does exactly what it's sort of film was created for. To tell a small story (not a simplistic story) that does not require viewing on the big screen.
"A Slight Case of Murder" is light, entertaining fare, and an great watch.
7.6 out of 10