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Written by Janet MacLean Country of origin Canada Initial release 2004 | 7.4/10 IMDb Original language(s) English Director Michael DeCarlo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Peter OuterbridgeColm MeaneyKeeley HawesWilliam B. DavisFlora Montgomery Produced by Scott Garvie, Laura Harbin, Christina Jennings, Virginia Rankin Similar Shock to the System, Under the Dragon's Tail, Temptation Harbour, Lovers and Lollipops, Weddings and Babies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Except the Dying is a 2004 made-for-TV film starring Peter Outerbridge, Colm Meaney, Keeley Hawes, William B. Davis and Flora Montgomery. It was adapted by Janet MacLean from the novel of the same name by Maureen Jennings.
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Plot
In this film, William Murdoch is introduced, as a man of strong principles, who uses his unique abilities to solve crimes, sometimes using advanced science for his time.
On the street of Toronto, in the 1890s, the naked body of a young chambermaid is found murdered, in a back alley. Inspecter Brackenreid decides that this is an accidental death, but Murdoch feels there's more to the situation at hand.
As Murdoch digs deeper into the death, he discovers that there is something more sinister going on and that the young girl was employed by a very rich and prominent family in Toronto.
Her autopsy, conducted by forensic scientist Dr. Julia Ogden, working as coroner, reveals she was pregnant and had opium in her system, which makes Murdoch even more suspicious of her death. Murdoch solves the crime and brings justice for a young girl's wrongful death.
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DVDs
All three films were released on DVD in a boxed set on November 11, 2008.
On March 3, 2015, Acorn Media announced a re-release for all three movies, set for May 26, 2015.