Murder C.O.D. (TV 1990)

Someone is killing people in Portland, Oregon, and later blackmails the relatives, who profit most from the death, to pay him for this "service". Captain Murtaugh leads the police ... See full summary »

Director:

Alan Metzger

Writers:

Barbara Paul (novel), Andrew Peter Marin (teleplay)

Stars:

Patrick Duffy, Chelsea Field, Alex Hyde-White

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patrick Duffy	...	Steve Murtaugh
Chelsea Field	...	Ellie
Alex Hyde-White	...	Corbin
Harris Laskawy	...	Jerry Walsh
Janet Margolin	...	Maye Walsh
Allan Miller	...	Leon Walsh
Charles Robinson	...	Lt. Silk
Mariette Hartley	...	Sally Kramer
William Devane	...	Alex Brandt
Bert Kramer
David Cascadden	...	Technician
Marise Counsell	...	Dr. Vinocur
Walter Hoppert	...	Arthur Kramer
Herb Hyde	...	Turnbull
Rick Jones	...	Sgt. Decker

Storyline

Someone is killing people in Portland, Oregon, and later blackmails the relatives, who profit most from the death, to pay him for this "service". Captain Murtaugh leads the police investigation. When his wife starts feeling stalked, he suspects his current case is related to his last one in Chicago. He never told his wife the whole truth about what happened - now he has to fear for her life.

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Plot Keywords:

portland oregon | psychopath | based on novel

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Asesinato en Portland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Perry Lafferty Productions, Kushner-Locke Company, The, World International Network (WIN)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Janet Margolin's final appearance before her death.

User Reviews

Cold killer ...... clever thriller ...............

William Devane's performance as a creepy blackmailer and murderer, makes "Murder C.O.D." an effective and thoroughly enjoyable thriller. His chilling note to the blackmail victims is, " For services rendered, one murder, $100,000.". This movie proves that a good script can go a long way, even in a limited budget production. The film maintains interest throughout, as Devane stalks his next "job". Using high tech surveillance equipment, he always seems to be one step ahead of the police, while effectively blending into the background like a chameleon. This one is highly recommended for those who like something beyond the ordinary police drama. - MERK