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The Man in the Brown Suit (1989 TV Movie)

Enjoyable lightweight Agatha Christie mystery

[6/10 · 23 May 2008]

Some aspects don't work too well (there is a man appearing in two different female disguises but neither looks real; the 7-11-22 message turns out to be 71-1-22, but when we see it for the first time, it is CLEARLY 7-11-22), but on the whole "The Man in The Brown Suit" is a pleasant little diversion, and worth a look for any Agatha Christie / mystery fan. The story is intriguing enough and holds your attention, the locations are pleasing, the stunts are well-executed, and the finale has just the right fairy-tale quality. Stephanie Zimbalist is a rather attractive and likable heroine (the nicest touch to her character is her jumping onto a departing train and then teasing the men who were chasing her; I could have done without the ridiculous scene of her jumping onto a bed when she sees a dead rat, though) and she is surrounded by a capable cast - Rue McClanahan and Edward Woodward are the standouts. Keep in mind that this is a TV movie and you'll probably enjoy it. (**1/2)