A Slight Case of Murder (1999)

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A Slight Case of Murder on IMDb 7.0/10 1,225 votes

Released:
1999-09-19

Overview:
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.

Director:
Steven Schachter

Runtime:
1h 34min

Genre:
Mystery, Comedy, Crime, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • William H. Macy
    as
    Terry Thorpe
  • Adam Arkin
    as
    Detective Fred Stapelli
  • Felicity Huffman
    as
    Kit Wannamaker
  • James Cromwell
    as
    John Edgarson
  • Julia Campbell
    as
    Patricia Stapelli