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A 73-minute ransom caper where the real mystery is who greenlit this.

Murder Impossible (1974)

Made-for-TV chaosVelvet smoke roomsBudget Bond villainy

Overview

TV MovieThrillerMysteryCrime

A scientist is murdered and his new invention is stolen and held for ransom.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Patty McCormack's post-Bad Seed energy deserves better scripts.

Production

The 'invention' prop probably came from a garage sale.

Best for:Solo: Irony-forward viewing with snacks you hide from yourself.·Background: Fold laundry to escalating 70s wood-paneled intrigue.
ReleasedMar 26, 1974
Runtime1h 13m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Martin E. Brooks

Martin E. Brooks

Norwalk

John Ericson

John Ericson

Murray

Jack Ging

Jack Ging

Evans

David Hedison

David Hedison

Herbert Kasson

Laurence Luckinbill

Laurence Luckinbill

Patch

Patty McCormack

Patty McCormack

Tanya

Eddie Ryder

Eddie Ryder

Slade

Robin Strasser

Robin Strasser

Gina

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Cultural

1974 TV movies existed in a lawless zone between theatrical releases and actual quality control standards.

Trivia

David Hedison would later star in 'The Fly' (1958) and two Bond films — this was his 'between bugs and Blofeld' era.

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