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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 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. May 12, 2020 Full Review Theodore Strauss New York Times In short, Dr. Rx's case is quite familiar after all. May 12, 2020 Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 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. May 12, 2020 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Flick, fast and fun. Rated: 4/5 May 12, 2020 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Absolutely bonkers, but in the best way. Rated: 3/4 May 12, 2020 Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide The strangest case of all is the script and how anyone is supposed to make sense of it. Rated: 1/5 Jul 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member if you like your late night black and whites this is well worth a watch with some good repartee. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review 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