Murder Can Hurt You!

Name: Murder Can Hurt You!
Director: Roger Duchowny
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Victor Buono, Tony Danza, Jamie Farr, John Byner, Gavin MacLeod

1980Dir. Roger Duchowny1h 40m

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Murder Can Hurt You! is this quirky TV movie that parodies the whole private eye genre, cramming a ton of references to popular detectives from the '70s. The pacing is a bit uneven, shifting between slapstick humor and clever dialogue, which can be hit or miss depending on your mood. The ensemble cast of bumbling sleuths gives off a charmingly chaotic vibe as they team up against a Master Criminal who's way too clever for them. The practical effects are minimal but serve the comedy well, emphasizing the absurdity rather than realism. It’s definitely got that nostalgic feel, with performances that bring a certain charm, even if it might lean a bit too hard on the clichés at times.

Parody of 70s detective showsEnsemble cast of charactersNostalgic TV movie feel