
Murphy's Law
He's a cop, She's a thief, together they're running for their lives
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
Produced by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
A fast-paced 1980s action-thriller about a framed cop on the run, driven by pursuit and paranoia with a buddy-cop dynamic that provides comedic relief.
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
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Is Murphy's Law violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Murphy's Law sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Murphy's Law scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Murphy's Law end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Murphy's Law easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Murphy's Law
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































