01 Mar 1963
High and Low
In the midst of an attempt to take over his company, a powerhouse executive is hit with a huge ransom demand when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake.
A Slight Case of Murder
Homicide. Seduction. Betrayal. The classics never go out of style.
In the midst of a spat, film critic Terry Thorpe accidentally kills his lover. Though Thorpe covers his tracks, he raises the suspicions of a private investigator, who then tries to blackmail him. Thorpe also falls under the watchful eye of Detective Fred Stapelli, a cop who is intent on becoming a screenwriter. Before long, Thorpe's girlfriend, Kit, and Stapelli's wife, Patricia, are roped into the case.
Top Billed Cast
William H. Macy Terry Thorpe
Adam Arkin Detective Fred Stapelli
Felicity Huffman Kit Wannamaker
James Cromwell John Edgarson
Julia Campbell Patricia Stapelli
James Pickens Jr. Detective Larry Gray
Vincent Pastore Cabby
Michael McMurtry Scott
Stephanie Belding Laura Penny
Vik Sahay Bob
Wenna Shaw Brant's Assistant
Len Doncheff Mr. Petrovsky
Tanja Jacobs Bank Teller
Vito Rezza Captain O'Donnell
Sandi Stahlbrand Anchor Jane
Robin Ward Anchor Lance
Raven Dauda Bar Waitress
Marilo Nunez Production Assistant
Tricia Williams Uniform Cop
Robbi Jay Thuet Young Girl
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