
Nero Wolfe
1979-12-19 · 100 min · ★ 8.2
Gourmet Nero Wolfe interrupts his orchid-tending to take on the case of a lady tycoon who wants to know why she's under investigation by the FBI, only to find himself enmeshed in a puzzling murder-mystery. TV movie based on Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe series.
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- Directors
- Frank D. Gilroy
- Production companies
- Paramount Television, Emmet G. Lavery Jr. Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Thayer DavidNero Wolfe
Tom MasonArchie Goodwin
Anne BaxterMrs. Rachael Bruner
Brooke AdamsSarah Dacos
Biff McGuireInsp. Cramer
John RandolphLon Cohen
David HurstFritz Benner
Lewis CharlesSaul Panzer
Frank CampanellaFred Durkin
John HoytHewitt
Ivor FrancisEvers
Allen CaseFBI Chief Rugby
Robert PhalenYarmack
Sam WeismanQuayle
David LewisMr. AlthausTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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