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Spraggue

1984 · 75 min

A cozy, talky whodunit with a genial amateur sleuth and a quirky aunt, more charming than gripping.

Directed by: Larry Elikann
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Starring: Michael Nouri, Glynis Johns, James Cromwell

Tagline: Murder for two.
Overview: Boston professor and amateur detective, Michael Spraggue, together with his eccentric aunt investigates a suspicious physician in connection with the death of his acquaintance which endangers their lives.

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Directed by: Larry Elikann
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Starring: Michael Nouri, Glynis Johns, James Cromwell

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
deception
family
death
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	2
Humour	3
Realism	7
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	4
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: drama, thriller
Directed by: Larry Elikann
Written by: Henry Olek
Starring: Michael Nouri, Glynis Johns, James Cromwell, Mark Herrier, Patrick O'Neal, Andrea Marcovicci, Hank Garrett, Callan White
Runtime: 75 min

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