Murder in Texas

– Based on a true story, this film tells of a plastic surgeon who was suspected of causing the death o..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
3 Hours and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
Murder in Texas (1981)

Based on a true story, this film tells of a plastic surgeon who was suspected of causing the death of his first wife, the daughter of a wealthy member of Houston society. The doctor then marries his mistress, whom he had been keeping during his marriage. His former father-in-law, convinced that his daughter was murdered, determines to see the doctor punished.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Murder in Texas (1981) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 May 1981

Language:

English

Director:

William Hale

Writer:

Ann Kurth (book), John McGreevey

Main Actors:

Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Farrah Fawcett, Andy Griffith

Plot:

Story of Texas heiress Joan Robinson who married plastic surgeon, John Hill. Her father, Ash is suspicious of Hill, thinking that he married Joan for money which he used to buy a house and indulges in some odd hobbies. He eventually has an affair with a woman named Ann Kurth. Eventually Ash threatens John with him losing custody of his son unless, he makes full restitution to Joan. One day Joan gets sick and dies. John somehow doesn't allow an autopsy to be done. Ash thinks it's strange and thinks John killed Joan and sets out to prove it. John eventually marries Ann and she can't help but find his behavior strange.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

Billy Hale Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10