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It's Murphy's Fault

  • 1988
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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It's Murphy's Fault (1988)
ComedyDrama

A down-on-his-luck, struggling writer hits rock bottom just when he meets a sexy policewoman. But bad luck seems to follow him like a lost puppy and just when things start looking up, a stor... Read allA down-on-his-luck, struggling writer hits rock bottom just when he meets a sexy policewoman. But bad luck seems to follow him like a lost puppy and just when things start looking up, a story sold, a new camper and a new love life, his adventure of misfortune begins again.A down-on-his-luck, struggling writer hits rock bottom just when he meets a sexy policewoman. But bad luck seems to follow him like a lost puppy and just when things start looking up, a story sold, a new camper and a new love life, his adventure of misfortune begins again.

  • Director
    • Robert J. Smawley
  • Writer
    • Robert J. Smawley
  • Stars
    • Patrick Dollaghan
    • Anne E. Curry
    • Stack Pierce
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    44
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    • Director
      • Robert J. Smawley
    • Writer
      • Robert J. Smawley
    • Stars
      • Patrick Dollaghan
      • Anne E. Curry
      • Stack Pierce
    • 3User reviews
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    Patrick Dollaghan
    Patrick Dollaghan
    • David Wayne
    Anne E. Curry
    Anne E. Curry
    • Samantha Ellis
    • (as Anne Curry)
    Stack Pierce
    Stack Pierce
    • Spider Jackson
    Norman Anstey
    • Zalinsky
    John Barrett
    • Trevor
    Suanne Braun
    Suanne Braun
    • Cris
    Tony Caprari
    Tony Caprari
    • Sharky
    • (as Antonio Caprari)
    Tyrone Deche
    • Rodney
    Peter J. Elliott
    • Chief Brant
    Ted Le Plat
    Ted Le Plat
    • Lt. Brewster
    • (as Ted Le Platt)
    Clare Marshall
    • Mrs. Brant
    • (as Claire Marshall)
    Brad Morris
    • Magpie
    Graham Press
    • Chelse
    Jason Roberts
    • Kevin
    Christa Schamberger
    Christa Schamberger
    • Murphy
    Mathew Stewardson
    • Jason Ellis
    Nita Tarr
    • Amber
    Christopher Buchanan
    • Chuck
    • Director
      • Robert J. Smawley
    • Writer
      • Robert J. Smawley
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    Am I the only person who's seen this?

    In the more than twenty years the IMDb has existed, not one person has commented on this movie before me. Am I the only person who has seen this movie? I'm wondering if anyone will ever read my remarks on this movie. I am more certain, however, that if anyone else sees this movie, they will think it's as awful as I think it is. It's a low budget production, and while the movie never comes across as seriously cheap, there are some shoddy moments, like how much of the dialogue sounds like it was dubbed over in the editing room. As for the acting, the cast shows some signs of talent, but their efforts are ruined by the fact that almost every character in the movie is utterly obnoxious. (Only Stack Pierce's "Spider" character comes off unscathed.) But the biggest sin the movie makes is that although it's a comedy, there's nothing particularly amusing during the entire running time. It's just a bunch of tired and unimaginative gags. If you still want to track down the movie despite what I've said, a word of warning: Though the on screen title is "It's Murphy's Fault", the title on the VHS box simply titles the movie "Murphy's Fault".

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    • Release date
      • June 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Murphy's Fault
    • Filming locations
      • Transvaal, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Anglo Pacific
      • Cue Films (Pty) Limited
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      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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