A Slight Case of Murder
6.326
94 minutes
9/19/1999
Overview
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.
Cast List
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
Vik Sahay
as Bob
Wenna Shaw
as Brant's Assistant
Len Doncheff
as Mr. Petrovsky
Tanja Jacobs
as Bank Teller
Vito Rezza
as Captain O'Donnell
Sandi Stahlbrand
as Anchor Jane
Robin Ward
as Anchor Lance
Raven Dauda
as Bar Waitress
Marilo Nunez
as Production Assistant
Tricia Williams
as Uniform Cop
Robbi Jay Thuet
as Young Girl
Shawn Tanaka
as College Student (uncredited)