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Murder in Music City
A brash songwriter who buys a detective agency as a tax shelter finds himself and his photographer's model bride involved in a puzzling murder, when a dead body turns up in their honeymoon suite, and on a trail that leads them to Nashville.
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Plot Summary
A popular singer is found murdered backstage after a concert. A seasoned detective is brought in to investigate the crime, navigating a complex web of jealous rivals, jilted lovers, and ambitious managers. As the investigation unfolds, the detective must piece together clues and motives amidst the glitz and drama of the music industry.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie was a moderately successful crime drama of its era, offering a standard whodunit plot with a focus on the behind-the-scenes machinations of the music world. It was generally received as a competent, albeit unspectacular, thriller that provided solid entertainment for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable TV mystery with a familiar plot.
The performances are adequate, but the mystery itself lacks significant intrigue.
Offers a glimpse into the music industry's darker side, albeit in a predictable manner.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-television movies in the late 1970s that explored crime and mystery themes, often featuring familiar television actors in leading roles.
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