Murder 101 (1991)

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Charles Lattimore, an author of a book about a famous murder trial, arranges to meet with one of his students one night. When the student is found murdered and Lattimore has no alibi, he suspects he is being framed by the subject of his book.

Film Overview
"Murder 101" is an interesting murder mystery tv film aired in 1991. Directed by Bill Condon, the gripping storyline revolves around a college teacher who cleverly devices a hypothetical murder plot only to discover himself in the middle of a real-life murder examination. The movie includes Pierce Brosnan as the suave, charismatic English professor Charles Lattimore, who teaches a course on crime and suspense literature.

Main Plot
Throughout his writing workshops, Professor Lattimore challenges his students to plan a best murder. Everything takes a dark turn as his ex-wife is discovered murdered, precisely in the manner in which Lattimore and an anonymous trainee have actually detailed in class. Lattimore then discovers himself to be the main suspect in a real murder examination. With the circumstantial evidence stacked versus him, he is required to dive much deeper into the secret to prove his innocence.

Examination
Lattimore's efforts to escape his self-inflicted predicament uses up a significant part of the narrative. He begins his investigation to uncover the genuine killer in order to exonerate himself of the crime he is innocuously connected to. The movie evokes suspense and nail-biting tension as Lattimore uncovers hints and unravels tricks from his trainees' lives. He gets pulled into a web of lies and deceptiveness, finding that his students aren't as innocent as they appear to be.

Surprising Revelations
The film constructs on thriller with the stunning discovery that his trainees are involved in a deep-seated conspiracy, inspired by their individual animosities and hidden agendas. Lattimore, thus, should find out who would utilize his own hypothetical murder plan as their defense.

Outcome and Conclusion
In a thrilling and suspenseful climax, Lattimore handles to untangle the intricate web of deceit, revealing the reality behind his ex-wife's murder. Along the way, he also exposes the depth of animosity and tricks revolving amongst his trainees. Despite the difficulties and him being pursued non-stop by the real killer, he handles to offer classes, maintaining a calm exterior skillfully.

The film cleverly utilizes Lattimore's situation to mirror the complexities of criminal offense and suspense literature he teaches, making a charming however chilling remark upon life imitating art. Despite having a murder at its core, "Murder 101" maintains a lightness with its quick discussions and maintains the suspense throughout the narrative.

Last Remarks
"Murder 101" explores the style of a perfect murder with an appealing storyline that keeps the audiences hooked till completion credits. With its taut screenplay and fascinating performances, especially by Pierce Brosnan, the film provides a satisfying flight for mystery fans. It's an engrossing thriller that provides an entertaining mix of academic discussions and the uglier side of human inspirations.

Top Cast

  • Pierce Brosnan (small)
    Pierce Brosnan
    Charles Lattimore
  • Dey Young (small)
    Dey Young
    Laura Lattimore
  • Antoni Corone (small)
    Antoni Corone
    Mike Dowling
  • Raphael Sbarge (small)
    Raphael Sbarge
    Robert Miner
  • Kim Thomson (small)
    Kim Thomson
    Francesca Lavin
  • Jack Thibeau (small)
    Jack Thibeau
    Officer (Roadblock)
  • J. Kenneth Campbell (small)
    J. Kenneth Campbell
    Tim Ryder
  • Todd Merrill
    John Defazio
  • Yorgo Constantine (small)
    Yorgo Constantine
    Jon Steinmetz
  • Yavone Evans
    Mary
  • Dianne Hull (small)
    Dianne Hull
    Ellen Dowling