Unholy Matrimony

1988 1h 34m EN

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8.2

BANGER

★8.2TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Drama based on the true story of a police detective's relentless investigation into an insurance fraud involving a woman's murder. He's soon convinced he's hot on the trail of those responsible - a doctor and a minister - but his attempts to prove his suspicions look set to be foiled.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Patrick Duffy
John Dillman
Charles Durning
Reverend Samuel Corey
Michael O'Keefe
Dr. Cassius William 'Bill' Sander
Lisa Blount
Karen Sader
Jacqueline Brookes
Doris
Fred Thompson
Frank Sweeny
Ron Canada
Lt. Jack Tolliver
Michael C. Gwynne
Lt. Al Kerns

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jerrold Freedman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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ERA

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Directed by Jerrold Freedman, shot by Shelly Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Rubini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steven Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Patrick Duffy and Charles Durning and Michael O'Keefe carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0096339 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jerrold Freedman directs. Shelly Johnson behind the camera. Michel Rubini scores. Steven Cohen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jerrold Freedman, shot by Shelly Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michel Rubini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Steven Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Patrick Duffy and Charles Durning and Michael O'Keefe carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0096339 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.