Mike's Murder (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Amor Perigoso, Mort d'un 'dealer'..., Yllättävä murha, Mike halála, マイクス・マーダー, Morderstwo Mike'a, Mike Morreu, Убийство Майка, El asesinato de Mike
Director: James Bridges
Writer: James Bridges
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Skyewiay, The Ladd Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: coach, drugs, investigation, los angeles, california, murder, neo-noir, tennis
Story
Betty, a bank teller, develops a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. After they spend a night together, Mike avoids Betty despite promising to call her. Unbeknownst to Betty, Mike is secretly involved in drugs. Following a botched deal with another dealer, Mike decides to disappear for three months but eventually contacts Betty again. However, he is killed before their scheduled meeting. Betty begins investigating Mike's death by questioning his friends, which leads her into Los Angeles' drug underworld and puts her in danger. She also discovers that Mike had another secret.
Summary
Mike's Murder (1984) is a neo-noir mystery thriller directed by James Bridges. Set in the underbelly of Los Angeles, California, the film revolves around Betty, a bank teller who gets entangled in a web of deceit and danger after her tennis instructor Mike is murdered. The story explores themes of investigation, drugs, and hidden secrets within the city's criminal scene. Although not explicitly stated, the film is also classified as LGBT-related due to its portrayal of a relationship between Betty and Mike.
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