Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery
Everybody's guilty of something and Detective Stephen Tree has to use his gut to figure if their guilt is worth his time. Tripping the Wire goes beyond the classic whodunnit. It's a story of loyalty, betrayal and the secrets people will die for - or kill for - to protect.
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Plot Summary
A young man, Stephen Tree, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading to a complex investigation. Detective Ray Wilson takes on the case, delving into Tree's life and relationships to uncover the truth behind his demise. The mystery unfolds with twists and turns, revealing secrets that complicate the path to justice.
Critical Reception
The film was a made-for-television movie that received a generally muted response from critics, largely overlooked due to its network premiere and genre conventions. It provided a standard mystery narrative that fulfilled audience expectations for the genre without offering significant groundbreaking elements.
What Reviewers Say
- A competent, if unremarkable, made-for-television mystery.
- Offers a predictable but engaging plot for fans of the genre.
- The performances are solid, but the story lacks significant originality.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the character Stephen Tree, a real-life mystery writer who was murdered in 1994, and the subsequent investigation into his death.
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