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Cast
William H. Macy
as Terry Thorpe
Adam Arkin
as Detective Fred Stapelli
Felicity Huffman
as Kit Wannamaker
James Cromwell
as John Edgarson
Julia Campbell
as Patricia Stapelli
James Pickens Jr.
as Detective Larry Gray
Paul Mazursky
as John Brant
Vincent Pastore
as Cabby
Michael McMurtry
as Scott
Stephanie Belding
as Laura Penny
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Comedy, Crime
Votes24
DirectorSteven Schachter
WritersWilliam H. Macy, Steven Schachter
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Slight Case of Murder
About A Slight Case of Murder
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.
Directed by Steven Schachter, A Slight Case of Murder leans on a strong ensemble — William H. Macy, Adam Arkin, Felicity Huffman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1999.
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