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Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law

He's a cop, She's a thief, together they're running for their lives

19866.01h 40mR

Overview

A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.

Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Written by Gail Morgan Hickman
Produced by Pancho Kohner
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $9.9M

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Top Cast

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Jack Murphy

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Arabella McGee

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Joan Freeman

Robert F. Lyons

Robert F. Lyons

Art Penney

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Frank Vincenzo

Angel Tompkins

Angel Tompkins

Jan Murphy

Bill Henderson

Bill Henderson

Ben Wilcove

James Luisi

James Luisi

Ed Reineke

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlan

Dr. Lovell

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Clifford A. Pellow

Lieutenant Nachman

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Themes & Keywords

uzirunning away

About Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law is a action, thriller, crime film released in 1986 exploring themes of uzi, running away. Directed by J. Lee Thompson, it stars Charles Bronson, Kathleen Wilhoite, Carrie Snodgress. A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.

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