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Murder Can Hurt You! (1980)

1980-05-21 · 1h 40m · EN
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A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.

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Ron FriedmanWriterRoger DuchownyDirector

Top billed cast

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Victor BuonoVictor BuonoChief IronbottomTony DanzaTony DanzaPony LambrettaJamie FarrJamie FarrStudskyJohn BynerJohn BynerLen 'Hatch' HatchingtonGavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodLt. NojackBuck OwensBuck OwensSheriff Tim MacSkyeConnie StevensConnie StevensSgt. Salty SandersonJimmie WalkerJimmie WalkerParks the PusherBurt YoungBurt YoungLt. PalumboMarty AllenMarty AllenDet. StarkosRichard DeaconRichard DeaconMr. BurniceRoz KellyRoz KellyVirginia Trickwood

Keywords

Farce

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Tv MovieTheme affinityFarceDialogue densityComedyDirector preference374386Actor preference253138 · 223899 · 162083Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Murder Can Hurt You!

What is Murder Can Hurt You! about?

A private eye spoof that sends up assorted TV detectives from Ironside, Columbo and Kojak to Baretta, McCloud and Starsky and Hutch, as eight bumbling super-sleuths band together in a battle of wits against the devilishly clever Master Criminal.

How long is Murder Can Hurt You!?

Murder Can Hurt You! has a runtime of 100 minutes.