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A Slight Case of Murder

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
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ComedyCrimeMystery

A film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investig... Read allA film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investigator had been tailing the woman for her ex-husband. Realizing what happened, the investiga... Read allA film critic accidentally kills his lover during a spat in which she falls and hits her head. In panic, he immediately covers up his involvement and leaves the apartment. A private investigator had been tailing the woman for her ex-husband. Realizing what happened, the investigator launches a blackmail scheme. The critic turns the tables after the investigator turns ... Read all

  • Director
    • Steven Schachter
  • Writers
    • Donald E. Westlake
    • William H. Macy
    • Steven Schachter
  • Stars
    • William H. Macy
    • Adam Arkin
    • Felicity Huffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writers
      • Donald E. Westlake
      • William H. Macy
      • Steven Schachter
    • Stars
      • William H. Macy
      • Adam Arkin
      • Felicity Huffman
    • 20User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman in A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
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    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Terry Thorpe
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Detective Fred Stapelli
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Kit Wannamaker
    James Cromwell
    James Cromwell
    • John Edgarson
    Julia Campbell
    Julia Campbell
    • Patricia Stapelli
    James Pickens Jr.
    James Pickens Jr.
    • Detective Larry Gray
    Paul Mazursky
    Paul Mazursky
    • John Brant
    Vincent Pastore
    Vincent Pastore
    • Cabby
    Michael McMurtry
    Michael McMurtry
    • Scott
    Stephanie Belding
    Stephanie Belding
    • Laura Penny
    Vik Sahay
    Vik Sahay
    • Bob
    Wenna Shaw
    • Brant's Assistant
    Len Doncheff
    Len Doncheff
    • Mr. Petrovsky
    Tanja Jacobs
    • Bank Teller
    Vito Rezza
    • Captain O'Donnell
    Sandi Stahlbrand
    • Anchor Jane
    Robin Ward
    Robin Ward
    • Anchor Lance
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Bar Waitress
    • Director
      • Steven Schachter
    • Writers
      • Donald E. Westlake(book)
      • William H. Macy(teleplay)
      • Steven Schachter(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      Around 60 minutes in the film, William H. Macys charakter needles his girlfriend with fish. This scene seems to be a reference to the famous lobster-scene in Woody Allens "Annie Hall".
    • Quotes

      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.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
      Written by Eric Idle

      Arrangement by Chris Desmond

      Used by permission of Kay-Gee-Bee Music & Python (Monty) Pictures, Ltd.

    User reviews20

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    7/10
    Like an episode of "Columbo" with William H. Macy....
    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
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    • Mar 3, 2008

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • TNT
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un sutil caso de asesinato
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Firebrand Productions
      • TNT
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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