Review of Murder by Death (1976) by David F — 15 Jul 2007

Worth watching for Truman Capote screaming at Peter Sellers about using his "goddamn" pronouns.

This review of Murder by Death (1976) was written by David F on 15 Jul 2007.

Murder by Death has generally received positive reviews.

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The big joke is on the viewer in this one. At the end amidst the confusion one of the characters asks if there really was a murder…

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I saw this movie more than 3 times in the theater and still enjoy watching this, catching many of the more adult jokes I missed the first time…

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By Saul D (36) on 29 Jun 2013

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By Sarah P (975) on 12 Aug 2014

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By Bob W (910) on 18 Mar 2013

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By Michael H (3,299) on 08 Sep 2016

All those goobers who rated this movie at something less than 100% are probably too young to appreciate either the references to classic murder…

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By Spoiled P (17) on 15 Oct 2013

Strikingly similar to 1985's Clue, although much slower to start, less entertaining, equally comedic, and significantly worse ending…

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By Dee M (100) on 07 Jul 2012

Fantastic cast and far better than 'Clue.' A comedy made in a time when political correctness didn't exist. An absolute classic…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 22 Jun 2013

Much like Clue, this movie is great for the same reasons. Very witty dialouge, great characters, and not an overkill with the g-damn pronouns…

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