Murder by the Book
Originally released in 1987. Murder by the Book is a comedy/crime film. directed by Mel Damski.
Starring Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Christopher Murney
Synopsis
Mild-mannered mystery writer D. H. Mercer has become so immersed in his material that his creation, hard-boiled private eye Biff Deegan, constantly appears to him as a hallucination. Intent on getting rid of Biff, and replacing him with a more civilized detective, Mercer soon finds himself in a genuine mystery involving art fraud, murder, and a beautiful lady in peril.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Orion Television
- Peter Nelson Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder by the Book about?
Mild-mannered mystery writer D. H. Mercer has become so immersed in his material that his creation, hard-boiled private eye Biff Deegan, constantly appears to him as a hallucination. Intent on gett...
Who directed Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book was directed by Mel Damski.
How long is Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Murder by the Book released?
Murder by the Book was released on March 17, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder by the Book?
The main cast of Murder by the Book includes Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christopher Murney, Fred Gwynne, Celeste Holm.