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Tricks of the Trade
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
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Plot Summary
A former detective turned private investigator, haunted by a past case gone wrong, takes on a seemingly simple missing person assignment. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, corruption, and danger that forces him to confront his own demons. The case escalates, drawing him into a dangerous game where the lines between right and wrong blur.
Critical Reception
Tricks of the Trade was a made-for-television film that received a modest reception. While some critics noted its serviceable thriller elements and Gerald McRaney's performance, it was generally seen as a competently made but unremarkable entry in the crime drama genre.
What Reviewers Say
Solid, if somewhat predictable, crime thriller plotting.
Gerald McRaney delivers a dependable performance as the troubled P.I.
Lacks the innovative spark to stand out in a crowded genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-TV film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film was a made-for-television movie that aired on CBS as part of its movie-of-the-week programming.
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