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Spraggue

Spraggue

Murder for two.

19841h 15m

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.

Directed by Larry Elikann
Written by Henry Olek, Linda Barnes
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Top Cast

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Michael Spraggue

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Aunt Mary

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Lt. George Hurley

Mark Herrier

Mark Herrier

Randy Hern

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

Dr. Miles Richards

Andrea Marcovicci

Andrea Marcovicci

Samara Weller

Hank Garrett

Hank Garrett

Knuckles

C

Callan White

Hildegarde

Fritzi Jane Courtney

Fritzi Jane Courtney

Judge

Themes & Keywords

failed tv pilot

About Spraggue

Spraggue is a drama, thriller film released in 1984 exploring themes of failed tv pilot. Directed by Larry Elikann, it stars Michael Nouri, Glynis Johns, James Cromwell. 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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