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Death in Small Doses (1995)

1995-01-16 · 1h 28m · EN
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We all have a secret. Hers is a killer.

One night Nancy Lyon awakes in pain and dies shortly after - poisoned with arsenic. Her family immediately suspects her husband Richard, who left her temporarily the year before because of an affair. Especially Nancy's brother is keen on getting the children away from the suspected murderer. All evidence points against Richard, but in court Richard surprisingly presents proof that his wife had depressions and maybe killed herself - or are these proofs just fake? -- Depicts an authentic case.

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Tess HarperTess HarperJerri SimsRichard ThomasRichard ThomasRichard LyonShawn ElliottShawn ElliottDetective OrtegaGary FrankGary FrankBill Dillard Jr.Glynnis O'ConnorGlynnis O'ConnorNancy LyonMatthew PoseyMatthew PoseyGuthrieEvan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel WoodAnnaAnn HearnAnn HearnSean BridgersSean BridgersMr. CarterMichael GenevieMichael GenevieDr. FrawleyMitchell LauranceMitchell LauranceCollin Wilcox PaxtonCollin Wilcox Paxton

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Based on a true storyWoman directorBased on true story

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Woman Director · Based On True StoryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference64734Actor preference3684 · 302184 · 190847

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What is Death in Small Doses about?

One night Nancy Lyon awakes in pain and dies shortly after - poisoned with arsenic. Her family immediately suspects her husband Richard, who left her temporarily the year before because of an affair. Especially Nancy's brother is keen on getting the children away from the suspected murderer. All evidence points against Richard, but in court Richard surprisingly presents proof that his wife had depressions and maybe killed herself - or are these proofs just fake? -- Depicts an authentic case.

How long is Death in Small Doses?

Death in Small Doses has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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