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The Strange Case of Dr. Rx

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A detective searches for the culprit behind a series of killings involving men who've been acquitted of murder.

Critics Reviews

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Variety Staff Variety 05/12/2020
There are two strange things about this one; the title and how such an incredulous and wearisome tale got a front office okay for production. Go to Full Review Theodore Strauss New York Times 05/12/2020
In short, Dr. Rx's case is quite familiar after all. Go to Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 05/12/2020
In The Strange Case of Dr. RX., Universal has given production polish and character gravity the disadvantages of an all-too-common routine murder mystery. Go to Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 05/12/2020
4/5
Flick, fast and fun. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 05/12/2020
3/4
Absolutely bonkers, but in the best way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/08/2012 if you like your late night black and whites this is well worth a watch with some good repartee. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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William Nigh

Director

Patric Knowles

Private Detective Jerry Church

Anne Gwynne

Kit Logan Church

Lionel Atwill

Dr. Fish
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Movie Info

Synopsis A detective searches for the culprit behind a series of killings involving men who've been acquitted of murder.
Director
William Nigh
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 6m