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Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife (1993): Cast

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Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife is a 1993 crime drama directed by Jerry London, starring Dick Van Dyke as Doctor Mark Sloan, Barry Van Dyke and Suzanne Pleshette. It runs 2 hours.

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Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife (1993) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Jerry London
Genres
Crime , Mystery , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife About?

The premise of Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife without spoilers.

Dr. Sloan suspects his former lover, heart surgeon Dr. Rachel Walters, of killing U.S. Senator Cabot during a guest operation at the community hospital. After a thorough investigation, Sloan, Dr. Bentley and Dr. Parker discover her motive: Cabot caused a hit‑and‑run years earlier that left Walters’ daughter in a coma. Walters then infected the senator with a lethal bacterium on live TV.

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife Themes & Keywords

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  • four word title
  • bacteria
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Cast & crew

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife Cast & Characters

Dick Van Dyke leads the cast as Doctor Mark Sloan, with Barry Van Dyke as Det. Steve Sloan and Suzanne Pleshette as Dr. Rachel Walters. Directed by Jerry London; 26 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife

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From the director

More from Jerry London

More films directed by Jerry London: Counterstrike, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within, Take Me Home: The John Denver Story and Beauty.

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Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife?

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife released?

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife was released on February 13, 1993.

Who directed Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife?

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife was directed by Jerry London.

More films by Jerry London

Who is in the cast of Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife?

Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife stars Dick Van Dyke as Doctor Mark Sloan, Barry Van Dyke as Det. Steve Sloan and Suzanne Pleshette as Dr. Rachel Walters, among 26 credited actors.

Does Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife have a post-credit scene?

No. Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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