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Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story

Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story

He climbed from New York's worst ghetto to the nation's top schools. He was living the American dream. So what went wrong?

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Overview

Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (TV) Edmund Perry appears to have things all going his way when he graduates from Phillips Exeter Academy with a scholarship to Stanford U. when an unfortunate meeting with a police officer ends his life. The focus is on the four years and the events at the Academy which ultimately led to the tragedy.

Directed by Kevin Hooks
Written by Richard Wesley
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Top Cast

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Allison Connors

Curtis McClarin

Curtis McClarin

Edmund Perry

Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford

Veronica Perry

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Sean

Jay Underwood

Jay Underwood

Kyle Lawrence

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Tyree

Kelly Jo Minter

Kelly Jo Minter

Sharonda

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Don Dolan

Captain Pierce

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Nick Angotti

Chief Michaels

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Vondie Curtis-Hall

C. Yernon Mason

About Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story

Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story is a drama, tv movie film released in 1992. Directed by Kevin Hooks, it stars Carla Gugino, Curtis McClarin, Anna Maria Horsford. Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (TV) Edmund Perry appears to have things all going his way when he graduates from Phillips Exeter Academy with a scholarship to Stanford U. when an unfortunate meeting with a police officer ends his life. The focus is on the four years and the events at the Academy which ultimately led to the tragedy.

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