Death in Small Doses(1995)
We all have a secret. Hers is a killer.
Death in Small Doses Synopsis
One night Nancy Lyon awakes in pain and dies shortly after - poisoned with arsenic. Her family immediately suspects her husband Richard, who left her temporarily the year before because of an affair. Especially Nancy's brother is keen on getting the children away from the suspected murderer. All evidence points against Richard, but in court Richard surprisingly presents proof that his wife had depressions and maybe killed herself - or are these proofs just fake? -- Depicts an authentic case.
Death in Small Doses (1995) is a crime, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Sondra Locke, released on January 16, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Richard Thomas, Tess Harper, Glynnis O'Connor and Shawn Elliott. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sondra Locke
- Writers:
- Scott Swanton
- Producers:
- Philip K. Kleinbart
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Fraker
- Composer:
- Jeff Rona
- Production:
- Robert Greenwald Productions, ABC
- Status:
- Released
Death in Small Doses (1995) Trailer
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Death in Small Doses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Thomas
as Richard Lyon
Tess Harper
as Jerri Sims
Glynnis O'Connor
as Nancy Lyon
Shawn Elliott
as Detective Ortega
Gary Frank
as Bill Dillard Jr.
Matthew Posey
as Guthrie
Evan Rachel Wood
as Anna
Collin Wilcox Paxton
as Mrs. Dillard
Ann Hearn
as Ellen Chandler
Mitchell Laurance
as Dr. Langston-Nancy’s Doctor
Richard K. Olsen
as Leonard Potter-Chemical Plant Owner
Andrea Powell
as Bridget
Key crew
Directed by Sondra Locke, written by Scott Swanton, produced by Philip K. Kleinbart.
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Death in Small Doses Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Death in Small Doses – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Death in Small Doses?
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The main cast of Death in Small Doses (1995) includes Richard Thomas, Tess Harper, Glynnis O'Connor, Shawn Elliott and Gary Frank. The film was directed by Sondra Locke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death in Small Doses released?
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Death in Small Doses was released on January 16, 1995 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Death in Small Doses worth watching?
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Death in Small Doses (1995) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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