Murder in Greenwich (2002)

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The first in a series of "true crime" cable-TV films based on the writings of Dominick Dunne, Murder in Greenwich retraces the brutal bludgeoning murder of Martha Moxley, a Greenwich, Connecticut high school girl, in 1975. Although the prime suspect is Martha's teenaged neighbor Michael Skakel (Jon… More The first in a series of "true crime" cable-TV films based on the writings of Dominick Dunne, Murder in Greenwich retraces the brutal bludgeoning murder of Martha Moxley, a Greenwich, Connecticut high school girl, in 1975. Although the prime suspect is Martha's teenaged neighbor Michael Skakel (Jon Foster), the boy is able to evade arrest for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the fact that he is related to the politically "untouchable" Kennedy family. Over two decades later, the case is re-opened at the urging of former police detectitve Mark Fuhrman (Christopher Meloni), whose recent association with the O.J. Simpson trial has branded him a racist pariah. Despite his tarnished reputation, Fuhrman is able to enlist the aid of another detective, Steve Carroll (Robert Forster), the original investigator of the Moxley murder. Although Fuhrman and Carroll are clearly never going to be the best of friends, their combined efforts ultimately bring the elusive (and now adult) Michael Skakel to justice. Not surprisingly, the real Mark Fuhrman was one of the producers of Murder in Greenwich, which made its USA Network debut on November 15, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Tom McLoughlin
Written By: Dave Erickson
Genres: Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Nov 15, 2002 Wide
On DVD: May 6, 2003
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
A movie that manages to be mindless, aimless and boring with an effortless consistency.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Though [Robert] Forster doesn't have much to do here, he nevertheless manages to create a character that's far more intriguing than the central storyline.

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Lady D

Not a bad film and you have to remember it's based on a true story and so the storyline isn't going to stray far from the truth. The makers of the film chose the actress playing the killed girl to narrate the story, which I found a bit bizarre and a bit unnecesary.… More
Not a bad film and you have to remember it's based on a true story and so the storyline isn't going to stray far from the truth. The makers of the film chose the actress playing the killed girl to narrate the story, which I found a bit bizarre and a bit unnecesary. Perhaps people who know about the case would find the film pretty interesting, however it was just watchable to me

Cast

            Christopher Meloni as Mark Fuhrman

            Robert Forster as Steve Carroll

            Maggie Grace as Martha Moxley

            Toby Moore as Tommy Skakel

            Jon Foster as Michael Skakel

            David Ashton as Chief Thao Ferris

            Peter Rowley as Rushton Skakel

            Mark Wright as Detective #1

            William A. Wallace as TV Reporter

            Sally Martin as Charity Foster

            Fiona Edgar as Reporter #1

            Beth Allen as Julia Skakel

            Carolyn Bock as Michelle Fuhrman

            Liddy Holloway as Dorothy Moxley

            Joanna Morrison as Hildy Southerlyn

            John Sumner as Jackson O'Connor

            Ray Trickitt as Det. John Samuels

            Norman Farley as Alex Grafton

            Renee Ellwood as Lucy Duke

            Rose McIver as Sheila McGuire

            Leo Brettkelly Chalmers as Robert Mathers (20s)

            James Beaumont as Robert Mathers (40s)

            Tim Adam as Morris Banks

            Latham Gaines as Probation Officer

            Natalie Duggan as Mrs. Staggs

            Michael Saccente as Dr. Baden

            Bruce Hopkins as Lancaster

            Michelle Blanchard as Secretary

            Stephen Papps as Maryland Man

            Nick Miller as Teenager

            Charles Pierard as Epilogue Reporter

            Andrew Mitchell as Stephen Weeks
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