A Merry Murdoch Christmas

2015 1h 28m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 9

CrimeDramaMysteryTV MovieAdventure

Synopsis

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While investigating the murder of a rich benefactor and the theft of children's presents at a Christmas charity pageant, Murdoch discovers suggestions that a Christmas monster, a Krampus, may be involved. A Merry Murdoch Christmas is the first stand-alone two hour Christmas special that aired on December 21, 2015 in Canada, and on December 20, 2015 in France.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Yannick Bisson
Detective William Murdoch
Helene Joy
Dr. Julia Ogden
Thomas Craig
Inspector Thomas Brackenreid Sr.
Jonny Harris
Constable George Crabtree
Lachlan Murdoch
Constable Henry Higgins
Kristian Bruun
Constable Jackson
Arwen Humphreys
Margaret Brackenreid
Brendan Coyle
Rankin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael McGowan
Writers: Jordan Christianson, Simon McNabb, Maureen Jennings
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael McGowan, shot by James Jeffrey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Vesna Svilanovic 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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Yannick Bisson and Helene Joy and Thomas Craig carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5178734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael McGowan directs. James Jeffrey behind the camera. Vesna Svilanovic cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Directed by Michael McGowan, shot by James Jeffrey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Vesna Svilanovic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Yannick Bisson and Helene Joy and Thomas Craig carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5178734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.