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Mystery Woman

2003 1h 28m EN
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★6.4TMDB · 12
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A famous writer is found hanged in his office. At first, all police investigations conclude that it was suicide, but when Samantha Kinsey, owner of Seller 'Mystery Woman' starts his own investigation, he discovers that there is chance that has been committed murder. The film is the first in a long series of American TV movies called" Mystery Woman", in which Samantha Kinsey, the owner of a bookshop specializing in thrillers and suspense is involved in the resolution of real cases.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Walter Klenhard
Writers
Michael Sloan
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Mystery Woman Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Walter Klenhard, shot by Maximo Munzi. 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 Joe Kraemer. 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 Colleen Halsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kellie Martin and Constance Zimmer and Amy Locane carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0370987 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Walter Klenhard directs. Maximo Munzi behind the camera. Joe Kraemer scores. Colleen Halsey cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 23 years ago.
  • 3Part of the "Mystery Woman Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Directed by Walter Klenhard, shot by Maximo Munzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Joe Kraemer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Colleen Halsey shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Kellie Martin and Constance Zimmer and Amy Locane carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0370987 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Maximo Munzi
Original score
Joe Kraemer
Editing
Colleen Halsey
Production design
Julie Berghoff
Costume design
Erica Davenport
Makeup / hair
Michael Spezzano
Stunt coordinator
Clint Lilley
Runtime
88 min · 1h 28m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Part of

Mystery Woman Collection

Mystery Woman is the name of a series of 11 made-for-television mystery films released by the Hallmark Channel between 2003 and 2007.

Also by

Walter Klenhard

Production companies

Who made it

  • AL

    Alpine Medien Productions

    US

  • Hallmark Entertainment

    Hallmark Entertainment

    US

  • MA

    MAT IV

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerLincoln Lageson
  • ProducerRandy Pope
  • EditorColleen Halsey
  • CastingPenny Perry
  • Production DesignJulie Berghoff
  • Art DirectionChris Dileo
  • Set DecorationLaurin Guthrie
  • Costume DesignErica Davenport
  • Key Hair StylistMichael Spezzano
  • Key Makeup ArtistMichael Spezzano
  • First Assistant DirectorAlbert T. Dickerson III
  • Property MasterReno Spear
  • Boom OperatorErick Cheren
  • Boom OperatorLionel Luna
  • Sound Effects DesignerPatrick O'Sullivan
  • Boom OperatorSteve Redondo
  • Dialogue EditorMichael Wetherwax
  • Stunt CoordinatorClint Lilley
  • First Assistant CameraTyler Allison
  • GafferAlbert López
  • Steadicam OperatorChelsea C. Low
  • Still PhotographerIlyana Nielsen
  • Key GripSteven Parker
  • Best Boy ElectricAaron Schulte

Release history · US

When it landed

  • TV2003-08-31· Hallmark

Also known as

International titles

  • Таинственная женщинаRU
  • Uma Mulher MisteriosaBR
  • Roman noirFR
  • A rejtélyek asszonyaHU
  • Un caso senza soluzioneIT
  • Mystery Woman: Un asesino entre nosotrosES

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