Except the Dying

2004 Canadian TV series or program

Except the Dying

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Based on| Except the Dying
by Maureen Jennings
Written by| Janet MacLean
Directed by| Michael DeCarlo
Starring| Peter Outerbridge
Colm Meaney
Keeley Hawes
William B. Davis
Flora Montgomery
Country of origin| Canada
Original language| English
Production
Producers| Scott Garvie
Laura Harbin
Christina Jennings
Virginia Rankin
Production company| Shaftesbury Films & Original Pictures
Original release
Release| May 13, 2004 (2004-05-13)
Related

* Poor Tom Is Cold

Except the Dying is a 2004 made-for-TV film starring Peter Outerbridge, Colm Meaney, Keeley Hawes, William B. Davis and Flora Montgomery. It was adapted by Janet MacLean from the novel of the same name by Maureen Jennings.[1]

## Plot

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In this film, William Murdoch is introduced as a man of strong principles who uses his unique abilities to solve crimes, sometimes using advanced science for his time.

On the street of Toronto in the 1890s, the naked body of a young chambermaid is found murdered in a back alley. Inspector Brackenreid decides that this is an accidental death, but Murdoch feels there's more to the situation at hand.

As Murdoch digs deeper into the death, he discovers that there is something more sinister going on and that the young girl was employed by a very rich and prominent family in Toronto.

Her autopsy, conducted by forensic scientist Dr. Julia Ogden working as coroner, reveals she was pregnant and had opium in her system, which makes Murdoch even more suspicious of her death. Murdoch solves the crime and brings justice for a young girl's wrongful death.

## Cast

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* Peter Outerbridge \- Detective William Murdoch
* Colm Meaney \- Inspector Brackenreid
* Keeley Hawes \- Dr. Julia Ogden
* William B. Davis \- Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
* Flora Montgomery \- Ettie Weston

## DVDs

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One of three films that were released on DVDs in a boxed set on November 11, 2008.
On March 3, 2015, Acorn Media announced a re-release for all three movies, set for May 26, 2015.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "Murdoch Movies". www.maureenjennings.com. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
2. ^ "Acorn/RLJ Announces a DVD Set With the 2004-05 Pre-Series Movies". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.

## External links

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* Except the Dying at IMDb

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Murdoch Mysteries by Maureen Jennings

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* Except the Dying

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* Except the Dying
* Poor Tom Is Cold
* Under the Dragon's Tail

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