Movies and TvShows featuring "crime-writer" theme.
Columbo is a police procedural crime drama that follows the investigations of Lieutenant Columbo, a smart and persistent detective known for his rumpled raincoat and love for cigars. With his unconventional approach, Columbo outwits murderers and uncovers the truth behind their crimes, leaving no stone unturned.
Castle is a crime drama TV show about a successful mystery novelist, Richard Castle, who teams up with a no-nonsense NYPD detective, Kate Beckett, to solve various murder cases in New York City. Through their unconventional partnership, they solve mysteries while also developing a deep bond and friendship.
Shirakawa Jiro is a genius author. At the age of 15, his novel won the top prize. He has written 99 mystery novels as a trick genius since then. Shirakawa is tackling what would be his milestone 100th novel, but he has not been able to write anything and this has gone on for more than three months. Aonuma Kiryu is a genius interviewer who is able to get people to loosen their tongues. Shirakawa who takes pleasure in being a fake, has become the transforming interviewer Aonuma Kiryu in order to listen to what people say. He has no interest in the truth but seeks a real case which he had found through the internet as subject matter for his 100th novel. It is the unsolved Tulip Murders in which the grotesque abandoned corpses of two housewives were followed by yet another murder one year later. Together with a pretty editor, Shirakawa heads to the town where the cases occurred. As Aonuma, he gets close to the hidden truth with his formidable powers of deduction.
Two LA detectives, Dormer and Eckhart, are sent to Nightmute, Alaska to solve the murder of a local teen. As they delve deeper into the investigation, Dormer accidentally shoots and kills Eckhart, which leads to a web of deception and guilt. With an insomniac Dormer struggling to stay ahead of the killer, he must confront his own demons and find the truth before it's too late.
In Blithe Spirit, a crime writer seeks inspiration from a mystic, but accidentally summons the ghost of his deceased wife. Chaos ensues as his current wife becomes increasingly jealous of the supernatural presence, leading to a hilarious series of events involving revenge, farce, and attempts at murder.
Tamara Drewe, a journalist, returns to her hometown in Dorset, England, and causes a stir among the locals. As she reconnects with old acquaintances and gets involved in various romantic entanglements, Tamara's presence disrupts the lives of the villagers, leading to humorous and dramatic situations.
In a small Norwegian town, a detective with insomnia investigates a murder case. As his sleep deprivation worsens, he becomes increasingly involved in the crime, leading to dire consequences.
Follow the chilling story of the Golden State Killer as an amateur detective and writer explores his crimes and uncovers shocking details.
A murder suspect enlists the help of a mystery novelist as his alibi for a crime he didn't commit. As they work together to uncover the truth, they find themselves falling in love. But when the real killer is discovered, their lives are put in danger.
A crime writer is framed for murder and must solve the mystery to clear his name. With the help of a bodyguard, he unravels a web of deception and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.
A crime writer in New York City becomes involved in a complex murder investigation after discovering a dead body. As he delves deeper into the case, he must navigate a web of deceit and uncover the truth. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances and experiences the ups and downs of love and friendship.
When a widowed crime writer meets a single woman during the holiday season, they embark on a magical journey filled with wish-fulfillment, Christmas decorations, and the possibility of finding love in the city.
A young woman's mother is found dead in the home they both live in a year after her fathers unsolves suspicious murder. The police think the daughter may be responsible so she and her friends must prove she is innocent.
A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.
In autumn 1944, during the Liberation of Brittany, writer Louis Guilloux worked as an interpreter for the American army. He was a privileged witness to some little-known dramatic aspects of the Liberation: the rapes and murders committed by GIs on French civilians. He also discovered the racism of American military justice. This experience haunted the novelist for thirty years. In 1976, he recounted it in a short novel, "Ok, Joe", which went unnoticed. This film compares his account with the memories of the last witnesses to these forgotten crimes and their punishments.
Buster Carell, a talent agent is threatened by bankruptcy when his only real talent, a singing lumberjack, runs off with the company funds. Watching a TV quiz show, Carell discovers a prodigal singer, Isabella Linder, and offers her a contract. But she is unwilling and would like to remain a school teacher.
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.