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Murder, She Wrote

The List of Yuri Lermentov

  • Episode aired Dec 15, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 47m
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7.3/10
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Angela Lansbury and Mitchell Ryan in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
  • Crime
  • Drama
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Once again, a reluctant Jessica is drawn into Michael Hagarty's spy world when a retiring KGB agent hides a coded list of undercover MI6 agents in her book at a Trade Reception.Once again, a reluctant Jessica is drawn into Michael Hagarty's spy world when a retiring KGB agent hides a coded list of undercover MI6 agents in her book at a Trade Reception.Once again, a reluctant Jessica is drawn into Michael Hagarty's spy world when a retiring KGB agent hides a coded list of undercover MI6 agents in her book at a Trade Reception.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
227
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anthony Pullen Shaw
  • Writers
    • Peter S. Fischer
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Richard Beymer
    • Theodore Bikel
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  • Director
    • Anthony Pullen Shaw
  • Writers
    • Peter S. Fischer
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Angela Lansbury
    • Richard Beymer
    • Theodore Bikel
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    Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury
    • Jessica Fletcheras Jessica Fletcher
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Charles Lawton Standishas Charles Lawton Standish
    Theodore Bikel
    Theodore Bikel
    • Yuri Lermentovas Yuri Lermentov
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Michael Hagartyas Michael Hagarty
    Spyros Fokas
    Spyros Fokas
    • Constantin Kesmekas Constantin Kesmek
    • (as Spiros Focas)
    Louis Giambalvo
    Louis Giambalvo
    • Lt. Blaisdellas Lt. Blaisdell
    Janet Julian
    Janet Julian
    • Bonnie Hartmanas Bonnie Hartman
    Brian McNamara
    Brian McNamara
    • Harry Nevilleas Harry Neville
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Rep. Arthur Proutyas Rep. Arthur Prouty
    Nicholas Kadi
    Nicholas Kadi
    • Sergei Onyeginas Sergei Onyegin
    Gwendolyn Shepherd
    • Female Dispatcheras Female Dispatcher
    • (as Gwendolyn J. Shepherd)
    Michael Fawcett
    • Headwaiteras Headwaiter
    David Starwalt
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • Director
      • Anthony Pullen Shaw
    • Writers
      • Peter S. Fischer
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    US Congressman Arthur Prouty insists that Jessica attend a Washington trade reception where he can hand her a copy of his own fly-fishing book. Actually, a short encrypted note is slipped into it by Soviet embassy trade representative Yuri Lermentov. At night, he slips into her hotel suite to retrieve it, but is killed by someone else. Jessica and police Lt. Blaisdell get little out of her British intelligence friend Michael Hagarty, who was in rough negotiations for a crucial list with Lermontov. He's arrested, leaving Jessica to find and trap the killer. —KGF Vissers
    • russian spy
    • washington politician
    • secret code
    • party
    • drinking
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    • Trivia
      Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou starred together in the 1979 Broadway musical, 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Yuri Lermentov: I suppose it could be worse. Stalin could still be in power. Or my ex-wife could be waiting for me at the airport.

    • Soundtracks
      Murder She Wrote Theme
      Written by John Addison

    User reviews4

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    10/10
    Michael Hagarty fans will be in heaven
    Have always been quite fond of 'Murder She Wrote'. It is a fun and relaxing watch that makes you think as you try to unwind in the evening. If one wants more complex, twisty mysteries with lots of tension and suspense 'Murder She Wrote' may not be for you, but if you want something light-hearted and entertaining but still provide good mysteries 'Murder She Wrote' fits the bill just fine.

    To me, "The List of Yuri Lermentov" is one of the best episodes of Season 8 and up there among the best of the latter seasons and 'Murder She Wrote' in general. In his penultimate appearance, the recurring character of Michael Hagarty is on top form and demonstrates perfectly why he is one of my favourite recurring characters. From personal opinion, of the seven Hagarty episodes it's the best, with the only ones not doing it for me being "The Sicilian Encounter" and his last episode (from memory any great recurring character deserves a far better episode than that).

    Len Cariou gives his best acting as the character, and even shows a more emotional side to usual. His chemistry with the ever terrific Angela Lansbury truly sparkles in its charm and lifts an already great episode to an even better level. Theodore Bikel (though his screen time is short), Richard Beymer and Brian McNammara are particularly good of a solid cast, but it's all about Lansbury and Cariou and their chemistry together.

    Really appreciated the look into Hagarty's past which gives the character the most depth he's had in all his appearances, and the fairly subtle implication of romance was a neat touch. The mystery is a very intriguing one, it's very complicated at times with its tackling of more complex themes than is usual for 'Murder She Wrote' but doesn't confuse and doesn't suffer from trying to do too much, nothing feels inconsequential here either. The ending is one of the most shocking endings of Season 8, of the latter seasons and 'Murder She Wrote' in general, not relying on scant evidence or coincidences. The identity of the criminal is unexpected being one who didn't suspect them at all.

    Production values are high in quality as to be expected, with slick photography and a great setting that has so much colour and fun but also an equal amount of character tension under the surface. The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.

    Writing is tight, thought-provoking and typically amiable and the characters and chemistry are good fun.

    In conclusion, wonderful and one of Season 8's highlights. Anyone who loves Michael Hagarty will savour this. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Oct 23, 2017

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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