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Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star

1986 · 120 min

A cozy, methodical courtroom puzzle that unfolds with gentle tension and old-fashioned TV charm.

Directed by
Ron Satlof
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Overview
An actor rigs a fake shooting on TV with the connivance of his friend, the show's host, but the practical joke goes wrong when the gun turns out to contain a live round.
How it feels
Tense, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, deception, justice, betrayal
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Ron Satlof
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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In this series

The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection

  1. Perry Mason ReturnsMovie · 1985
  2. Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious NunMovie · 1986
  3. Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting StarMovie · 1986 This title
  4. Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost LoveMovie · 1987
  5. Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered MadamMovie · 1987
  6. Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous ScoundrelMovie · 1987
  7. Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister SpiritMovie · 1987
  8. Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging AceMovie · 1988
  9. Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the LakeMovie · 1988
  10. Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star AssassinMovie · 1989
  11. Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal LessonMovie · 1989
  12. Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical MurderMovie · 1989
  13. Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant DaughterMovie · 1990
  14. Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate DeceptionMovie · 1990
  15. Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned PenMovie · 1990
  16. Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced SingerMovie · 1990
  17. Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FashionMovie · 1991
  18. Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass CoffinMovie · 1991
  19. Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned MobsterMovie · 1991
  20. Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless ReporterMovie · 1991
  21. Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal FramingMovie · 1992
  22. Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken BrideMovie · 1992
  23. Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless RomeoMovie · 1992
  24. Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer KissMovie · 1993
  25. Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep ScandalMovie · 1993
  26. Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show HostMovie · 1993
  27. Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked WivesMovie · 1993
  28. Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorMovie · 1994
  29. Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal LifestyleMovie · 1994
  30. Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous JokesterMovie · 1995

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

Cast

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Details

Genres
crime, drama, mystery
Directed by
Ron Satlof
Written by
Anne Collins
Starring
Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Katt, Joe Penny, Ron Glass, Alan Thicke, Ivan Dixon, Wendy Crewson
Music
Fred Steiner
Cinematography
Héctor R. Figueroa
Runtime
120 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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