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A Slight Case of Murder

Homicide. Seduction. Betrayal. The classics never go out of style.

1999★ 6.5 · 241h 34mMysteryComedyCrimeTV Movie

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.

Trailer

Clip · Felicity Huffman + William H. Macy in ASCOM (1999)

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Cast

James Cromwell
as John Edgarson

William H. Macy
as Terry Thorpe

Adam Arkin
as Detective Fred Stapelli

Felicity Huffman
as Kit Wannamaker

Julia Campbell
as Patricia Stapelli

James Pickens Jr.
as Detective Larry Gray

Vincent Pastore
as Cabby

Paul Mazursky
as John Brant

Vik Sahay
as Bob

Stephanie Belding
as Laura Penny

Raven Dauda
as Bar Waitress

Robbi Jay Thuet
as Young Girl