Murder at 1600

Murder at 1600

This address changes all the rules.

Directed by Dwight H. Little

Produced by Kopelson Entertainment, Regency Enterprises

1997107 min6.1 / 10

A taut political thriller built on institutional corruption and paranoia, where a detective and Secret Service agent must navigate cover-ups and betrayal at the highest levels of power.

A secretary is found dead in a White House bathroom during an international crisis, and Detective Harlan Regis is in charge of the investigation. Despite resistance from the Secret Service, Regis partners with agent Nina Chance. As political tensions rise, they learn that the crime could be part of an elaborate cover-up. Framed as traitors, the pair, plus Regis' partner, break into the White House in order to expose the true culprit.

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  • Is Murder at 1600 scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Murder at 1600 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Murder at 1600 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Murder at 1600 easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Murder at 1600 end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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