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Inspector Morse - Absolute Conviction | 
| Actors: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Colin Dexter, James Grout, Peter Woodthorpe
Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 53020
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: BFSD98595D
ISBN: 0773315950
UPC: 066805915956
EAN: 9780773315952
ASIN: B000089SF5
Theatrical Release Date: February 4, 1988
Release Date: July 1, 2003
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Studio: Bfs Ent & Multimedia Limi Release Date: 07/01/2003 Run time: 100 minutes
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The Chemistry of Murder October 1, 2007
William J. Thor (Florida)
Morse and Lewis go to jail! It is a minimum security prison which also allows inmates privileges not found in other penal institutions; it's an experiment, with a female governor overseeing the operation. Our beloved pair is there to investigate the death of Lawrence Cryer who was incarcerated at the facility, along with his two cohorts in crime, for a bunko scheme from which the money has never been recovered. Cryer's two partners are obvious suspects as are those investors who lost their money to the scheme. Joining in the investigation is Detective Sergeant Cheetham who provides several opportunities for by-play with Morse and also with Lewis. During one exchange, Morse calls him Lewis, telling him a beer would be in order but he (Morse) has no money. A prison guard, another inmate and a financial analyst all become involved as well as the families of two of the three swindlers; then add in another murder and an attempted murder - the plot moves along rather well, however, as with all of Morse's cases you need to lock in to the story to the exclusion of all else in your life. This episode is from Morse's "late period" where all entries are five stars.
Revenge & Retribution December 28, 2004
Pamela Williams (Saginaw, Texas USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This entry in the Morse series is somewhat unusual, in that the events unfold largely in a prison setting; moreover, the mystery focuses attention upon punishment (or lack of same) for white collar crime. Morse and Lewis are brought to the minimum security prison following the death of Lawrence Cryer, one of a trio of crooked developers who defrauded scores of duped investors. Although death by heart attack was the initial impression, signs of trauma point to homicide. There is no shortage of potential suspects or motives given Cryer's history.
The obvious suspects include investors or their relatives who were victimized by Cryer, his own partners in crime, and his young wife and/or her boyfriend among others. Morse concludes that the three partners stashed a fortune in secret bank accounts just prior to their bankruptcy declaration and imprisonment; consequently, he is convinced that the homicide is related to avarice. An ambitious police officer (Sergeant Cheatham) shares Morse's view that the death was motivated by monetary considerations and resorts to several tactics (legal and illegal) to prove his point. Later in the episode, one of the two surviving partners is poisoned and Morse becomes even more convinced that greed is the catalyst for these events. The viewer is confronted with several factors with possible relevance to the case-- the presence of a prison guard who is related to one of the cheated investors and the presence of a soon to be released inmate who had been convicted for murder 16 years earlier. In the final analysis, Morse's penchant for solving crossword puzzles helps him solve the case and discover the real motivation behind two homicides and one attempted murder. All things considered, this installment is very satisfying. The character portrayals (particularly the role of inmate Bennett) are generally very good with one exception. The role of the socially progressive female prison governor was somewhat overplayed, as this character was scripted as a rather tiresome and deluded creature who often needed reminding that she ran a penal institution as opposed to a Summer camp for mischievous adults.
Wonderful Fun June 16, 2003
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
I love Inspector Morse and watch it everytime I get a chance. This episode of the series was the best because the story kept me guessing. Plus it had Sean Bean in it. He plays a fun charsimatic character. You will really enjoy this, I know I did.
Absolute Conviction June 20, 2000
Kristen Freiermuth (Portland, OR USA)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
A perfect Morse adventure. Plenty of twists & puzzles with an unusal backdrop. A modern English prison with a female Governor; 3 partners, all in the same prison one of whom is murdered & Morse is called in. One of Colin Dexter's very best.
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