Spraggue

Boston professor and amateur detective, Michael Spraggue, together with his eccentric aunt investigates a suspicious physician in connection with the death of his acquaintance which endangers their lives.

Cast

Michael Nouri

as Michael Spraggue

Glynis Johns

as Aunt Mary

James Cromwell

as Lt. George Hurley

Mark Herrier

as Randy Hern

Patrick O'Neal

as Dr. Miles Richards

Andrea Marcovicci

as Samara Weller

Hank Garrett

as Knuckles

Callan White

as Hildegarde

Fritzi Jane Courtney

as Judge

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