This film gets you interested straight away. Though the acting isn't brilliant, it is good enough to get you into the story. It begins with the death of Nancy. Wife of Richard and mother to two daughters. Taken into hospital with severe pains, she later dies. An autopisy reveals that she ... Read review
When Nancy Lyon dies from arsenic poisoning, her death shocks Dallas high society, and ... more
no-one can unravel the intrigue surrounding her demise. But to Assistant D.A. Jerri Sims, it seems like someone's about to get away with murder - and that only the u...
Thriller - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Timothy West, Neil Morrissey, Tara Fitzgerald, Annette Crosbie, Pauline Quirke, Rob Brydon, Denise Van Outen, John Thomson, Kevin Whately, David Suchet
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner
Advantages: A good plot to keep you interested Disadvantages: Can be a bit boring, and you wouldn't want to watch it twice
...It begins with the death of Nancy. Wife of Richard and mother to two daughters. Taken into hospital with severe pains, she later dies. An autopisy reveals that she was poisoned with arsenic. After a police investigation secrets and lies begin to appear in the tight family unit. Coming from a rich, successful family it seems her life was good. But as the story continues, all is not as it seems. It keeps you guessing all the way through the film as ... ...one and it isn't just a suicide. The only problem with the film is that, all though the husband is found guilty of his wifes murder, you are never really sure if he did it. Although not a brilliant film, the plot is thick enough to keep you watching until the end, even if just to discover who the murderer is. ... more
This film gets you interested straight away. Though the acting isn't brilliant, it is good enough to get you into the story. It begins with the death of Nancy. Wife of Richard and mother to two daughters. Taken into hospital with severe pains, she later dies. An autopisy reveals that she was poisoned with arsenic. After a police investigation secrets and lies begin to appear in the tight family unit. Coming from a rich, successful family it seems her life was good. But as the story continues, all is not as it seems. It keeps you guessing all the way through the film as to who the murder is, or even if there is one and it isn't just a suicide. The only problem with the film is that, all though the husband is found guilty of his wifes murder, you are never really sure if he did it. Although not a brilliant film, the plot is thick enough to keep you watching until the end, even if just to discover who the murderer is.
When successful Dallas architect Nancy Lyon dies in agony from arsenic poisoning, it seems that no-one can unravel the mystery surrounding her death. It seems like someone is about to get away with murder. But District Attorney Jerry Sims is determined to find the truth. Based on a true story.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
INFINITY; PINNACLE VISION, ODYSSEY VIDEO; SONY DADC
Release date
13/03/2006, 25/03/2002
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
INF 231, ODX 20051
Barcode
5060098702311, 5018011200512
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Trailer, Biography, Film Background
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
DVD Description
When successful Dallas architect Nancy Lyon dies in agony from arsenic poisoning, it seems that no-one can unravel the mystery surrounding her death. It seems like someone is about to get away with murder. But District Attorney Jerry Sims is determined to find the truth. Based on a true story.
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