Movies and TvShows featuring "crime-fiction-writer" theme.

A former tennis player, Tony Wendice, plans his wife Margot's murder by hiring a contract killer. However, Margot fights back and kills the hitman in self-defense. Tony then manipulates the evidence to frame Margot for the murder, but Inspector Hubbard sees through his plan and sets a trap to expose him.

In 'Throw Momma from the Train', a man who is tired of his overbearing mother comes up with a plan to swap murders with an aspiring writer. As chaos ensues, he becomes entangled in a web of mystery and paranoia. Will he be able to carry out his sinister plan or will his conscience get the best of him?

John le Carré, renowned British spy and crime fiction writer, shares his final and most personal interview, interspersed with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. The interview takes us on a six-decade-long journey that explores his life and work. Set against the stormy backdrop of the Cold War, the story extends into the present day.

Swimming Pool (2003) is a crime drama and mystery film that follows a successful crime fiction writer named Sarah Morton. She decides to take a break from her hectic life and goes to stay at her publisher's secluded villa in the South of France. In this idyllic setting, Sarah's peaceful retreat takes an unexpected turn when her publisher's daughter, Julie, arrives unannounced. As the two women spend time together, Sarah becomes intrigued by Julie's wild and promiscuous lifestyle. As Sarah delves deeper into Julie's world, her own fantasies start to blur with reality, and she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation. Swimming Pool is a suspenseful and erotic thriller that explores themes of desire, identity, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.

A successful architect becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his unhappy wife. As he tries to prove his innocence, dark secrets and deception unravel, leading to a shocking conclusion.

A life as dramatic as her work. Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic - and with some compelling characters, uncovers carefully concealed secrets.

Agatha (1979) is a movie set in 1920s England that follows the disappearance of mystery writer Agatha Christie. After her husband asks her for a divorce, Agatha travels to a health spa where she goes missing. A reporter investigates her disappearance and uncovers a number of secrets and hidden identities. The movie explores themes of betrayal, mystery, and the interwar period.

In 'A Kid,' a man in Montreal, Canada, finds a photo album and becomes obsessed with unraveling the secrets it holds. As he delves into his past, he confronts his brother, deals with the death of their father, and uncovers a shocking truth. Along the way, he encounters greed, alternative medicine, and a violent man. Will he be able to find closure and heal old wounds?

In 1920s San Francisco, crime fiction writer Hammett gets pulled into a dangerous investigation when a mysterious Chinese woman asks for his help in finding her missing friend. As he dives deeper into the case, Hammett uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and betrayal that threatens to consume him.

A stage magician, recently divorced from his wife and struggling to make ends meet, seeks revenge on his ex-wife and her new magician partner. As he plots his revenge, he becomes increasingly obsessed with illusions and magic tricks, leading to a series of mysterious and dangerous events. With a gripping plot and intense performances, 'The Mad Magician' is a thrilling drama filled with mystery and suspense.

In Lady on a Train, a woman witnesses a murder from her train window and becomes determined to solve the crime. With the help of a songwriter, she navigates a web of intrigue and danger as she gets closer to the truth. This classic film-noir combines elements of comedy, romance, and suspense for an entertaining and thrilling ride.

A crime fiction writer investigates the hit-and-run death of his young son and seeks revenge against the perpetrator. Along the way, he uncovers a web of deceit and mystery in a mansion filled with potential suspects and dark secrets. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers the truth behind his son's death and takes justice into his own hands.

Mystery writer Barry Craig (Allyn Joslyn) and his wife Jane (Evelyn Keyes), prefer solving crimes rather than writing about them. They get a chance when killings plague the fashion photography studio of Ralph McCormick (Edmund Lowe). After his secretary, Julie Taylor(Anita Louise) reports an attempt to murder her there, Erika McCormick's (Ann Savage) Aunt Isabel Fleming (Mary Forbes) is stabbed and the evidence points to Madge Lawrence (Bess Flowers) an older model and an apparent suicide. Police Inspector Joseph Clinton (Frank Craven) declares the case closed...but then Erika is murdered.

Taková normální rodinka was a Czechoslovak television programme which was first broadcast in 1971. The programme was directed by Jaroslav Dudek. It was released on DVD in 2006.

A crime novelist receives a vital clue to the whereabouts of his long-missing fiancée.

Six of the best British crime thriller writers are profiled during the running up to the ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards. Each author will be given their own week, featuring some of their finest TV adaptations every night, plus an exclusive documentary examining their lives and work, talking to the stars who have brought their characters to life on screen, fellow writers, fans and the authors themselves.

This documentary explores the life and career of renowned writer Elmore Leonard, known for his crime fiction novels. It delves into his writing process, inspirations, and the impact of his works on the crime genre.