Underplayed Gems

Except the Dying (2004)

Except the Dying poster
Original title
The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
Directed by
Michael DeCarlo
Genre
mystery, crime, drama
Country
Canada
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
14A
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A detective investigates the death of a young servant woman in 1890s Toronto. The case leads him through the city's dark corners and into the secrets of wealthy families.

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What happens

Except the Dying is a 2004 made-for-TV film starring Peter Outerbridge, Colm Meaney, Keeley Hawes, William B. Davis and Flora Montgomery. It was adapted by Janet MacLean from the novel of the same name by Maureen Jennings. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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