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Resort to Murder

1995-07-27 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime · Drama

Post-grad Joshua Penny investigates the murder of his mother in Brighton, who was killed after witnessing another murder. He delves into the local underworld to find the real killer, as police suspect his father.

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Creators
Tony McHale
Production companies
London Films Productions, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ben ChaplinBen ChaplinJoshua Penny
Steven WaddingtonSteven WaddingtonNeville Ilingworth
Kelly HunterKelly HunterLucy Chapman
Peter FirthPeter FirthPeter Dennigan
John StahlJohn StahlDI Reed
Sean GilderSean GilderPC Graham

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