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Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle (1994) - Movie Browser

Chess, murder, and vintage courtroom drama—this '90s TV movie is surprisingly checkmate.

vintage comfort foodcozy crimeslow-burn sleuthing

Overview

Drama TV Movie Mystery Crime

A former associate of Perry Mason returns to handle the defense of a world-class chess player accused of murdering a prominent TV personality.

Content warning

based on novel or book murder courtroom

loyalty and legacyintellectual arrogancemedia spectaclegenerational transition

Standout Aspects

Acting

Hal Holbrook's wry, understated courtroom presence.

Costume

Peak '90s power suits and chess club chic.

Best for:Streaming·Solo·Rewatch

Director

Helaine Head

ReleasedMay 10, 1994

Runtime2h

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Hal Holbrook

William McKenzie

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William R. Moses

Ken Malansky

Dixie Carter

Louise Archer

Diahann Carroll

Lydia Bishop

Molly Hagan

Laurel Crown

James McEachin

Lt. Ed Brock

Derek de Lint

Dr. Estes

John Rubinstein

District Attorney

Tristan Rogers

Duke Albert

J.A. Preston

Man

Barry Sattels

John Martine

Michael Ensign

Julio Oscar Mechoso

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Gallery

The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection(30 films)

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Perry Mason Returns

1985

Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun

1986

Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star

1986

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love

1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit

1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam

1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel

1987

Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace

1988

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake

1988

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson

1989

Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder

1989

Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin

1989

Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen

1990

Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception

1990

Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer

1990

Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter

1990

Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion

1991

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing

1992

Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo

1992

Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride

1992

Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal

1993

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host

1993

Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss

1993

Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives

1993

Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle

1994

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

1994

Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester poster

Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester

1995

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