Murphy's Law (1986)
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41% of users liked it
(2,897 ratings)
An officer of the law becomes a wanted man while trailing a killer in this crime drama. Jack Murphy (Charles Bronson) is a police detective who helped to put Joan Freeman (Carrie Snodgress), a psychotic murderer, behind bars ten years ago. However, Joan is now back on the street and determined to… More An officer of the law becomes a wanted man while trailing a killer in this crime drama. Jack Murphy (Charles Bronson) is a police detective who helped to put Joan Freeman (Carrie Snodgress), a psychotic murderer, behind bars ten years ago. However, Joan is now back on the street and determined to get revenge on Jack. She kills Jack's ex-wife and her new husband, and she cleverly frames the detective for the crime. Jack is arrested and taken into custody handcuffed to Arabella McGee (Kathleen Wilhoite), a rough-and-ready young hoodlum picked up for theft. Jack is able to escape, and has to track down Joan in order to clear his name with Arabella as his unwitting accomplice. Murphy's Law also features Lawrence Tierney and Richard Romanus. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- J. Lee Thompson
- Written By
- Gail Morgan Hickman
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
- In Theaters
- Apr 18, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Media Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A very lurid, but very enjoyable Bronson thriller.
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Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
It takes seven minutes for the credits to finish appearing during the opening and once they are over, so is the suspense.
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Cast
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Charles Bronson
as Jack Murphy
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Kathleen Wilhoite
as Arabella McGee
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Carrie Snodgress
as Joan Freeman
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Robert F. Lyons
as Art Penney
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Angel Tompkins
as Jan
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Richard Romanus
as Frank Vicnezo
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Bill Henderson
as Ben Wilcove
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James Luisi
as Ed Reineke
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Clifford A. Pellow
as Lt. Nachman
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Frank Annese
as Kelly
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Robert Axelrod
as Hotel Clerk
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Don Brodie
as Old Man
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Randall Carver
as Mechanic
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Chris De Rose
as Tony Vincenzo
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Greg Finley
as Booking Sergeant
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Mischa Hausserman
as Dave Manzarek
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John Hawker
as Hotel Guest
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Dennis Hayden
as Sonny
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Cal Haynes
as Reese
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Richard Hochberg
as Man With Glasses
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Hans Howes
as Santana
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Leigh Lombardi
as Stewardess
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Janet MacLachlan
as Dr. Lovell
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Joseph Spallina Roman
as Carl
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Janet Rotblatt
as Mrs. Vincenzo
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Jerome Thor
as Judge Kellerman
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Lawrence Tierney
as Cameron
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Graham Timbes
as Detective
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Bert Williams
as Police Capt
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David Hayman
as Jack
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Jerry Lazarus
as Lawyer
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Paul McCallum
as Hog
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Gerald Berns
as Young Cop
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Frank Bove
as Guard
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Charlie Brewer
as Security Guard
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Nancie Clark
as Restaurant Patron
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Linda Harwood
as Waitress
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Wheeler Henderson
as Woman in Bathroom
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David K. Johnston
as Guard
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John F. McCarthy
as Patrol Cop
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Paul McCauley
as Bailiff
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Tony Montero
as Max
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Daniel Nalleck
as Lead Cop
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Charles A. Nero
as Liquor Clerk
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Chris Stanley
as Ambulance Attendant
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Lisa Vice
as Blonde
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Brooks Wachtel
as Maitre d'
