Murder by Death

Murder by Death

1976 · 94 min · EN · PG · 7.2 (725 votes)
Dir. Robert Moore · Starring Truman Capote, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, David Niven, Maggie Smith, James Coco · Music Dave Grusin

By the time the world's greatest detectives figure out whodunnit... you could die laughing!

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Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.

VIBE

This is a delightfully witty and campy send-up of classic detective stories. It feels like stepping into a grand, slightly askew mansion filled with clever gags, charmingly eccentric characters, and a playful spirit of mystery. Expect a steady stream of comedic twists and affectionate genre satire, perfect for a lighthearted evening.

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