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The Murder That Wouldn't Die

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1980-03-09
1h 37m
English
Released
Glen A. Larson Productions

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William Conrad stars as a retired L.A.P.D. detective who has moved to Hawaii and taken a job as a college security chief and assistant football coach in this pilot to a post-"Cannon" series to have been called "Battles." With the aid of his niece, the school's star football player, a local tough-turned-college student, and the college dean, he investigates two related murders that occurred nearly 40 years apart.

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Stream The Murder That Wouldn't Die online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about crime, drama, mystery, and tv movie movie originally produced in English and released in 1980, it's earned a solid 4.3/10 from 3 viewers worldwide.

About The Murder That Wouldn't Die

William Conrad stars as a retired L.A.P.D. detective who has moved to Hawaii and taken a job as a college security chief and assistant football coach in this pilot to a post-"Cannon" series to have been called "Battles." With the aid of his niece, the school's star football player, a local tough-turned-college student, and the college dean, he investigates two related murders that occurred nearly 40 years apart. Running 97 minutes.

The Murder That Wouldn't Die Cast and Characters

The cast features William Conrad (as William Battles), Lane Caudell (as Deacon Johnson), Robin Mattson (as Shelby Battles), Marj Dusay (as Dean Mary Phillips), and Tommy Aguilar (as Tuliosis). Their performances are a major reason The Murder That Wouldn't Die has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Murder That Wouldn't Die

The Murder That Wouldn't Die flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Murder That Wouldn't Die?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die runs for 97 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is The Murder That Wouldn't Die good? What's the rating?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die holds a 4.3/10 rating based on 3 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The Murder That Wouldn't Die?

The main cast includes William Conrad, Lane Caudell, Robin Mattson, and Marj Dusay, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Murder That Wouldn't Die available in English?

Yes — The Murder That Wouldn't Die was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Murder That Wouldn't Die released?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die was released in 1980.

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What is The Murder That Wouldn't Die about?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die is a Crime/Drama English-language film. William Conrad stars as a retired L.A.P.D. detective who has moved to Hawaii and taken a job as a college security chief and assistant football coach in this pilot to a post-"Cannon" series to have been called "Battles." With the aid of his niece, the school's star football player, a local tough-turned-college student, and the college dean, he investigates two related murders that occurred nearly 40 years apart.

When was The Murder That Wouldn't Die released?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die was released on March 9, 1980. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. The film was produced by Glen A. Larson Productions.

Who stars in The Murder That Wouldn't Die?

The Murder That Wouldn't Die stars William Conrad, Lane Caudell, Robin Mattson and Marj Dusay. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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