Body Language
The ambitious Betsy is happy: she gets promoted to a leading management position. Her happiness is spoiled only a little by problems with a boyfriend who feels neglected and an harassing boss. She realizes much too late that her secretary Norma is after her job and step by step tries to ruin her career and private life.
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Plot Summary
A hardened homicide detective, Frank March, is assigned to investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman. As he delves deeper into the victim's life, March uncovers a complex web of deceit, corporate espionage, and illicit affairs that points to a conspiracy reaching the highest levels of power. He finds himself entangled with the victim's seductive widow, who may hold the key to the truth or be the killer herself.
Critical Reception
Body Language was a made-for-television film that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics generally praised Tom Selleck's performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable. It was a respectable entry in the TV movie thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Tom Selleck delivers a solid performance as the determined detective.
- The film offers a decent amount of suspense and intrigue.
- The plot, while engaging, follows some familiar thriller tropes.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television movie is not readily available through standard public channels.
Fun Fact
Tom Selleck, known for his role in 'Magnum, P.I.', played a detective in 'Body Language' as well, though this character was significantly more gritty and darker than his iconic Hawaiian detective.
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