- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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2 out of 5
Dick Van Dyke reunites with his Diagnosis Murder director Christian Nyby II for this routine murder mystery. Bringing his customary warmth and charm to the role of bumbling criminology expert Dr Jonathan Maxwell, Van Dyke stars alongside his real-life son, Barry (who plays a private eye). Together, the duo enjoy an easy chemistry as they try to prove the innocence of reporter Tracey Needham, who's accused of blowing up a successful executive. Fans of shows like Murder, She Wrote will know exactly what to expect, but despite the film's predictability it's a diverting enough entertainment.
Plot Summary
Murder mystery starring Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke. When investigative reporter Cheryl Collins is wrongfully suspected of murdering corrupt businessman Nelson Raymond, the combined sleuthing talents of criminology professor Jonathan Maxwell and private detective Mike Bryant are required.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Prof Jonathan Maxwell
- Dick Van Dyke
- Mike Bryant
- Barry Van Dyke
- Cheryl Collins
- Tracey Needham
- Lt Dietrich
- William Allen Young
- Nelson Raymond
- Anthony John Denison
- Dr Louise Raymond
- Lisa Thornhill
- Max Arnholdt
- Bradford English
- Karl Larch
- Carmen Argenziano
Crew
- Director
- Christian I Nyby II
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