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      Murder by Natural Causes

      1979 1h 40m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 100% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Despite having had a pacemaker operation two years ago, Arthur Sinclair (Hal Holbrook) maintains a thriving international business as a renowned mentalist. His wife (Katharine Ross) enjoys his success, but privately dreams of running off with the struggling actor (Barry Bostwick) she's been having an affair with. Eventually, she and her lover cook up a plan to literally scare Sinclair to death -- but have his supernatural powers made him privy to their scheme? Read More Read Less

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      nick s The storytelling was entertaining, though a little overwrought near the end. A few illogical moments. Very well acted and definitely worth seeing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review Dale B An excellent movie with a great plot and great acting. It keeps stuck to your seat. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member You can view this movie on one of the popular Video sites. I watched this recently , and even though it was the older film, 1979, This movie has so many twists and plots , by the end of the movie you will be wishing for more! I haven't seen a movie this good in a very long time. You won't be disappointed. Especially if you like Hal Holbrook. WOW what a movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Fantastic television movie. There were some truly solid TV movies back in the day and this one, written by Richard Levinson and William Link, the creators of Columbo, is one of the best. Hal Holbrook, as a leading man for a change, is incredible in a role that he just sinks his teeth into. Great fun, with smart twist and turns. This needs to be on DVD. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent movie . Gives a new meaning to devious and double crossing . Hal Holbrook was brilliant . Have been waiting for years for it to come to DVD Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Sadly forgotten and always neglected Richard Levinson and William Link movie is one of the greatest things ever put on film. It's incredibly suspenseful, Hal Holbrook and Barry Bostwick give performances of a life time, screenplay ranks among the greatest ever written and the ending is absolutely intriguing. Murder by Natural Causes is always welcome on my TV screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Despite having had a pacemaker operation two years ago, Arthur Sinclair (Hal Holbrook) maintains a thriving international business as a renowned mentalist. His wife (Katharine Ross) enjoys his success, but privately dreams of running off with the struggling actor (Barry Bostwick) she's been having an affair with. Eventually, she and her lover cook up a plan to literally scare Sinclair to death -- but have his supernatural powers made him privy to their scheme?
      Director
      Robert Day
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jan 1, 1980
      Runtime
      1h 40m