Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
This mystery has everybody talking. Even the pets!
1998 · 88 min · ★ 7.6 · Mystery, Comedy, Family, TV Movie
A small-town cat-and-dog detective duo investigate a new neighbor who they believe may have committed a murder, but the snag is, locals are attempting to pair him off with their owner.
Directed by Simon Wincer · Written by Ann Lewis Hamilton
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Ricki Lake Mary Minor 'Harry' Haristeen -
Linden Ashby Dr. Blair Bainbridge -
Bruce McGill Sheriff Rick -
Christina Pickles Mim Sanburne -
Judith Scott Coop -
Kari Coleman Susan -
Blythe Danner Mrs. Murphy (voice) -
Anthony Clark Tucker (voice) -
Edie McClurg Miranda Hoggendobber -
Ed Begley Jr. Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton -
Terri Hawkes Little Marilyn -
Wayne Robson Ben Seifert
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