Murder Without Conviction
5.8/10 · 240 ratings20042hWeirdness 3/10
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The premise
Recently released from her vows as a nun, Christine Bennett is discovering life on the outside. After a visit to her mentally-handicapped cousin Gene, Christine becomes embroiled in the investigation of the murder mystery surrounding James and Edward Talley, twin savant brothers accused of killing their mother on Good Friday, 1974.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
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Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
At 2 hours it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Christine Bennett
LeadFormer nun turned amateur sleuth
compassionatecuriousfaithfulDet. Jack Brooks
Love interestPolice detective
Love interest and investigative ally
groundedsupportivesharpJames Talley
SupportingSavant twin accused of murder
Suspect in the case
troubledEdward Talley (Age 24)
SupportingSavant twin accused of murder
Suspect in the case
troubledVirginia McAlpin
SupportingLocal figure
Figure in the case
Alberta Talley
SupportingTalley family
Talley relative
Questions people ask about Murder Without Conviction
How long is Murder Without Conviction?
Murder Without Conviction runs about 2 hours, and was released in 2004.
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