A Slight Case of Murder
“Homicide. Seduction. Betrayal. The classics never go out of style.”
Synopsis
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.
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Felicity Huffman + William H. Macy in ASCOM (1999)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-12
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William H. Macy
Terry Thorpe
Adam Arkin
Detective Fred Stapelli
Felicity Huffman
Kit Wannamaker
James Cromwell
John Edgarson
Julia Campbell
Patricia Stapelli
James Pickens Jr.
Detective Larry Gray
Paul Mazursky
John Brant
Vincent Pastore
Cabby
Michael McMurtry
Scott
Stephanie Belding
Laura Penny
Vik Sahay
Bob
Wenna Shaw
Brant's Assistant
Len Doncheff
Mr. Petrovsky
Tanja Jacobs
Bank Teller
Vito Rezza
Captain O'Donnell
Sandi Stahlbrand
Anchor Jane
Robin Ward
Anchor Lance
Raven Dauda
Bar Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Schachter
- Screenplay & Story
- William H. Macy, Steven Schachter, Donald E. Westlake
- Original Score
- Mader
- Original Title
- A Slight Case of Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Firebrand Productions, Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Schachter
William H. Macy, Steven Schachter, Donald E. Westlake
Mader
André Pienaar
Paul Dixon
Mitch Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Schachter
Director
André Pienaar
Director of Photography
Mitch Engel
Producer
William H. Macy
Writer
Steven Schachter
Writer
Paul Dixon
Editor
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What is A Slight Case of Murder about?
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.
Who directed A Slight Case of Murder?
A Slight Case of Murder was directed by Steven Schachter.
Who stars in A Slight Case of Murder?
The principal cast of A Slight Case of Murder includes William H. Macy, Adam Arkin, Felicity Huffman, James Cromwell, Julia Campbell.
When was A Slight Case of Murder released and how long is it?
A Slight Case of Murder was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Slight Case of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Slight Case of Murder was composed by Mader.
Is A Slight Case of Murder based on a book or true story?
A Slight Case of Murder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Westlake".