Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester

1995 1h 36m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 16

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Synopsis

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Attorney Bill McKenzie takes the case when his niece is framed for the murder of a popular and demanding sitcom star.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hal Holbrook
Wild Bill McKenzie
Barbara Hale
Della Street
William R. Moses
Ken Malansky
Tony Roberts
Toby Joplin
Victoria Jackson
Lisa Kaye
David Rasche
Ben Landry
Holland Taylor
Janice
Khrystyne Haje
Patricia MacDonald

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Vincent McEveety
Writers: Gerry Conway
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vincent McEveety, shot by Frank Thackery. 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 Fred Steiner. 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 David Solomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Hal Holbrook and Barbara Hale and William R. Moses carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Vincent McEveety directs. Frank Thackery behind the camera. Fred Steiner scores. David Solomon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Vincent McEveety, shot by Frank Thackery. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Fred Steiner. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor David Solomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Hal Holbrook and Barbara Hale and William R. Moses carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0114116 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.