Murphy's Law
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.
Release Year
1986
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
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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Murphy's Law is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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