Review of Murder by Death (1976) by Jason M — 03 Apr 2008

Great all-star A-list cast that spoofs the detective murder mystery genre. This is the movie I always wished Clue could have been!

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by Jason M on 03 Apr 2008.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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By Roy S (309) on 05 Oct 2012

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By Anna B (1,143) on 02 Jul 2012

I was worried in the beginning, the gags are very cheesy and flatly delivered, and Sellers is doing his ching chong Chinaman routine…

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By Joe P (367) on 30 Jun 2012

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