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Diary of a Perfect Murder
Diary of a Perfect Murder
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Diary of a Perfect Murder

1986
1h 40m
TV Movie
Crime
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1986

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

This legal whodunit movie served as a pilot for the television series Matlock.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Mar 3, 1986
Languages
English
Director
Robert Day
Robert Day
Production
Strathmore Productions
Strathmore Productions
Viacom Productions
Viacom Productions
InterMedia Entertainment Company
InterMedia Entertainment Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Ben Matlock

Lori Lethin

Lori Lethin

Attorney Charlene Matlock

Alice Hirson

Alice Hirson

Hazel

Steve Inwood

Steve Inwood

Steve Emerson

Jack Bannon

Jack Bannon

Paul Lockwood

Kene Holliday

Kene Holliday

Tyler Hudson

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