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Compromising Positions

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Compromising Positions
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R,1hr 39min
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1985
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Synopsis: Director Frank Perry brings Susan Issacs' comedic whodunit novel to the screen with Susan Sarandon as a Long Island housewife who tries to escape her deadening suburban life by trying to solve the murder of a philandering local dentist. The dentist, Bruce Fleckstein (Joe Mantegna), is the kind of swinging ladies' man who wears gold chains and jazzy clothing. He also arranges to meet his lonely housewife patients in hotel rooms for afternoon quickies. When he is found murdered in his office, the suspects ... Full Synopsis
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The screenplay for Compromising Positions has all the ingredients for a delightful murder mystery-comedy. There's an amusingly despicable murder victim, a long list of could've-done-its, a spunky and determined amateur sleuth, a seasoned crime professional, and an interesting (although determinedly non-exotic) setting. Unfortunately, the screenplay also includes a number of characters who are not entertaining ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Judith Singer
David Suarez
Bob Singer
Nancy Miller
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