Murphy's Law

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Murphy's Law ★ 1986 (R)

A hardheaded cop gets framed for his ex-wife's murder and embarks on a mission to find the actual killer. He is slowed down by a smart-mouthed prostitute who is handcuffed to him during his search. Casting a female in the role of a psycho-killer is unique to the genre. 101m/C VHS, DVD . Charles Bronson, Carrie Snodgress, Kathleen Wilhoite, Robert F. Lyons, Richard Romanus, Angel Tompkins, Bill Henderson, James Luisi, Janet MacLachlan, Lawrence Tierney; D: J. Lee Thompson; C: Alex Phillips Jr.; M: Marc Donahue.