Murder Ordained

The film focuses on a minister struggling with marital unhappiness, who enters into an affair with a church employee. Both characters are entwined in a web of infidelity, complicating their lives and relationships. The plot thickens when the minister's wife is found dead in a suspicious auto accident, prompting an investigation led by a skeptical highway patrolman. As the story unfolds, the complexities of the characters' actions become evident when another murder occurs, leading to deeper inquiries into the truth behind the deaths.

Murder Ordained features a notable cast, including Keith Carradine, JoBeth Williams, and Kathy Bates. These performances contribute to the film's exploration of morality, faith, and the consequences of choices made in the shadows of a church community. As a TV movie from the late '80s, it appeals to collectors of crime dramas and those interested in the era's television productions.