Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery | 
| Director: Simon Wincer
Actors: Ricki Lake, Linden Ashby, Bruce Mcgill, Christina Pickles, Judith Scott
Studio: Walt Disney Video
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Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 8280
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0788827367
UPC: 786936147544
EAN: 9780788827365
ASIN: B000055ZJQ
Theatrical Release Date: December 13, 1998
Release Date: April 10, 2001
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Disney's delightful whodunnit mystery Murder She Purred is told through the eyes of two four-legged critters considerably smarter than the humans they are observing. Based on the novel by Rita Mae Brown, the film is set in a small Virginia town where secrets run as deep as Southern-style charm. Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen (Ricki Lake) calls the shots around town as she runs the post office. But the real brains of the burb belong to Harry's cat, the acerbic Mrs. Murphy (voiced by Blythe Danner), and the interminably hungry Tucker (voiced by Anthony Clark), a Welsh corgi who suffers from little-dog syndrome. This feline/canine duo is quickly on the scent when a local man is found murdered at the bottom of the lake. All evidence points to Dr. Blair Bainbridge (Linden Ashby) a town newcomer who moves in next to Harry, and, it turns out, has buried some secrets of his own. While local sheriffs try to unmask the murderer, Harry falls for Dr. Bainbridge in spite of his questionable character. As the plot thickens, so do the amusing antics and one-liners from Mrs. Murphy and Tucker. It's up to the animals to solve the mystery, despite their "pet peeves" over the bumbling efforts of humans. Lake is terrific as the low-key, likeable, but lonely Harry, and the rest of the cast deliver decent performances, but the biggest kudos go to our furry friends who save the day in a surprise ending that is certain to please family audiences. --Lynn Gibson
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A fun, spoofy thriller, MURDER SHE PURRED is based on a book from Rita Mae Brown's popular MRS. MURPHY mystery series! In the spirit of AIR BUD, a crime-solving cat named Mrs. Murphy talks with her canine counterpart, Tucker ... and together, they conspire to help their unsuspecting owner, amateur sleuth Mary "Harry" Haristeen (Ricki Lake -- MRS. WINTERBOURNE), get to the bottom of some baffling local mysteries! So when there's a suspicious death in their cozy little Virginia town, Mrs. Murphy and Tucker become the secret accomplices in Harry's investigation! Your entire family will be entertained as this intrepid threesome set out to sort through the bizarre events, wild rumors, and shocking revelations that stand between them and the truth!
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 A great film for all dog/cat fans June 2, 2001
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
I have read (devoured) nearly all the books in the Sneaky Pie mystery series and this movie is a great addition. I've rented it 3 times and watched it at least 4 times. We plan on adding this to our video collection. The movie is suspenseful without being too scary for the younger crowd as well as funny. Ricki Lake as Mary Minor Haristeen is perfect. The only changes I would make is to have the voice of Tucker be a female, as Tucker is a female in the books, and add Pewter. It's great entertainment especially for Corgi lovers. I'm anxiously waiting for more.
We Want More Mrs. Murphy Msteries!!!! October 12, 2000
H. Wheeler (Boston, MA USA)
28 out of 31 found this review helpful
This movie is one that the entire family can enjoy together. No foul language or violent scenes. Solely a good hearted mystery with moments of humor and a dash of suspense. Ricki Lake is believable as the towns Post Mistress Mary Minor Harriston (Harry). The interactions betwen Tucker (the dog) and Mrs. Murphy (the cat) are what I always envisioned cats and dogs are saying to, and about, one another. The voice overs for the animals seem to fit their personalities wonderfully. My family has enjoyed reading the Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown books for years. They loved Murder She Purred so much that I had to rent it because the copy I purchased has not arrived yet. Of course we watched it every day during our five day rental. We anxiously await the next installment in the Mrs. Murphy series. My only hope is that they keep the core actors and animals, as there is true movie magic with that group!
 Highly recommended June 1, 2001
Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, Illinois, USA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
When amateur sleuth Mary "Harry" Haristeen (played by Ricki Lake) finds that there were two men in the empty house next door, she begins to investigate. When a local banker suddenly turns up at the bottom of a local pond, the stakes rise steeply. Little does Harry realize, though, that there is someone else on the case, someone who is one "paw" ahead of her.Harry's trusted cat, Mrs. Murphy (voice provided by Blythe Danner), loves reading Harry's mystery books over her shoulder, and considers herself a superior detective. Together with Harry's dog, Tucker (Anthony Clark), Mrs. Murphy already thinks she knows who the murderer is, and is determined to protect Harry from this miscreant. Can Mrs. Murphy protect Harry, and expose the murderer? Watch to find out! [Color, created in 1998, with a running time of 1 hour, 28 minutes.] I got this tape on a whim, and I am very glad that I did. The story is quite cute, and yet interesting enough to keep adults entertained. My children are getting old enough to where they are moving away from cartoons, and this movie was perfect for them. I highly recommend this family friendly movie!
A Mrs. Murphy Mystery August 11, 2000
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This was a very entertaining movie. I enjoyed it when I saw it on television and enjoyed it when I rented it. Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie have created wonderful characters with Mrs. Murphy and Tee Tucker. The only one missing was Pewter. I'd love to see her in the next movie. I loved the fact that violence was implied but never seen. A mystery for the whole family.
A Great Film for Cat and Corgi Lovers March 28, 2000
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I love this film. It follows Rita Mae Brown's mystery, "Rest in Pieces" almost to the letter.I have several cats and two Welsh corgis. What I really enjoyed was the portrayal of Mrs. Murphy (the cat) and Tucker (the Welsh corgi). I could just see the personalities of my cats and corgis in these characters. The great thing about this film is that it is a good mystery without being overly violent,and therefore, can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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