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Murder Call

  • TV Series
  • 1997–20001997–2000
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
418
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Lucy Bell and Peter Mochrie in Murder Call (1997)
  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Thriller
Centers on homicide detective odd couple, Tessa Vance, and her partner Steve Hayden. Shot in Sydney, Australia, the show was known for portraying gripping crime drama, while displaying the g... Read allCenters on homicide detective odd couple, Tessa Vance, and her partner Steve Hayden. Shot in Sydney, Australia, the show was known for portraying gripping crime drama, while displaying the grittier side of urban Sydney.Centers on homicide detective odd couple, Tessa Vance, and her partner Steve Hayden. Shot in Sydney, Australia, the show was known for portraying gripping crime drama, while displaying the grittier side of urban Sydney.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
418
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Hal McElroy
  • Stars
    • Lucy Bell
    • Peter Mochrie
    • Geoff Morrell
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Hal McElroy
  • Stars
    • Lucy Bell
    • Peter Mochrie
    • Geoff Morrell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Episodes56

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    Lucy Bell and Peter Mochrie in Murder Call (1997)
    Peter Mochrie in Murder Call (1997)
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    Lucy Bell
    Lucy Bell
    • Det. Tessa Vanceas Det. Tessa Vance
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Peter Mochrie
    Peter Mochrie
    • Det. Steve Haydenas Det. Steve Hayden
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Geoff Morrell
    Geoff Morrell
    • Det. Sen. Serg. Lance Fiskas Det. Sen. Serg. Lance Fisk
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Glenda Linscott
    Glenda Linscott
    • Dr. Imogene 'Tootsie' Soamsesas Dr. Imogene 'Tootsie' Soamses
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Jennifer Kent
    Jennifer Kent
    • Const. Dee Suzeraineas Const. Dee Suzeraine
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Gary Day
    • Det. Insp. Malcolm Thorneas Det. Insp. Malcolm Thorne
    56 episodes56 eps • 1997–2000
    Chris King
    • Detective Thomas Raudonikisas Detective Thomas Raudonikis…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2000
    Todd Dwyer
    • Detective Schmoozeas Detective Schmooze…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998
    John Andrews
    John Andrews
    • Bomb Squad Leaderas Bomb Squad Leader…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997
    Alison Van Reeken
    • Miranda Tombsas Miranda Tombs…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–2000
    Jane Harders
    • Dr. Lois Fiskas Dr. Lois Fisk…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1999
    Genevieve Mooy
    • Lorelei Bradyas Lorelei Brady
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    Rocky McDonald
    Rocky McDonald
    • Blood Heat Creatureas Blood Heat Creature…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    Jane Willcox
    • Newsreaderas Newsreader…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998–1999
    Gareth Gilham
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998–1999
    Damon Herriman
    Damon Herriman
    • Lindsay Crameras Lindsay Cramer
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Barry Otto
    Barry Otto
    • Otis Farrowas Otis Farrow
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    Malcolm Kennard
    Malcolm Kennard
    • Marty Matthewsas Marty Matthews
    2 episodes2 eps • 1998
    • Creator
      • Hal McElroy
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Whilst the show was still garnering high ratings, high budget demands of the series and location fees were the reason behind the show being canceled.
    • Quotes

      Det. Steve Hayden: [after being locked in a cool room] I never thought we'd end up like this, Tess. Of course, you realise I wouldn't do this for Thorne.

      Det. Tessa Vance: Me either.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Prisoner: Interview with Glenda Linscott (2022)

    User reviews14

    Review
    Top review
    "Cue Lucy's Puzzled expression..."
    I liked 'Murder Call'.It was a well crafted,workaday police procedural,except it had one flaw that drove me MAD.Each week Detective Tessa Vance (Lucy Bell) & Detective Steve Hayden(Peter Mochrie) would join forces to solve a grisly murder. Trouble was,the writers seemed to forget that the mark of any good TV police duo is balance- that each should have strengths and weaknesses that contribute to solving the case.Poor old Det.Steve NEVER got to solve the case.Instead of the two of them compiling the clues into a solid block of evidence,each case seemed to be solved by the same maddening plot device: in the final 10 minutes of the show Tessa would stare out to middle distance,have a flash of inspiration and then run to tell Steve of her brainstorm.I watched 2 series of this infuriating show and waited in vain for a single episode in which Steve would be the one to crack the case:he never did.The device got so bad,that every week at 10.20 pm(the show began at 9.30) I would say,"Only 10 minutes to go.Time for Lucy's puzzled expression." I knew it wasn't just me seeing this when a local comedy show parodied it for the very same reason.Clearly 'Murder Call' was in dire need of a good script editor to pick up on these things. A shame,as Mochrie,Bell & cast all gave charming,confident performances.It's too bad it's format wasn't re-tooled to iron out this issue.A good show killed by a lazy plot device.
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    • Sep 26, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 1997 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Apel: Crimă
    • Filming locations
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Nine Network Australia
      • Southern Star Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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