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Murder by the Book · 1987

Murder by the Book (1987) is a Comedy / Crime / Mystery film directed by Mel Damski, starring Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christopher Murney.

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Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christopher Murney, Fred Gwynne, Celeste Holm, Jonathan Moore, Martin Neufeld, Michael Copeman

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Frequently asked

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 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.

When was "Murder by the Book" released?

Murder by the Book was released in 1987.

Who stars in "Murder by the Book"?

The cast includes Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christopher Murney, Fred Gwynne.