Charles Lattimore, an author of a book about a famous murder trial, arranges to meet with one of his students one night. When the student is found murdered and Lattimore has no alibi, he suspects he is being framed by the subject of his book.
Acting
Brosnan's pre-007 charm carries every absurd twist.
Direction
Bill Condon's early TV work hints at his future brilliance.
Director
Bill Condon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Bill Condon's second TV movie; he'd later direct Dreamgirls and the final Twilight films. Quite the glow-up.
Made-for-TV mysteries like this dominated '90s cable, feeding audiences who wanted Hitchcock vibes without leaving the couch.
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