A Trace of Murder vs SPEC: Life
SPEC: Life has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7/10 for A Trace of Murder). A Trace of Murder is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 48m. A Trace of Murder is the older of the two (1970 against 2012). Both are crime, mystery, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Trace of Murder
SPEC: Life| A Trace of Murder | SPEC: Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 1970 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Mystery, TV Movie | Crime, Fantasy, Mystery, TV Movie |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Vincent McEveety | Yukihiko Tsutsumi |
| Main cast | Peter Falk, Barry Corbin, David Rasche, Shera Danese | Kazuki Kitamura, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Erika Toda, Tetsushi Tanaka, Ken Yasuda |
Synopsis
A Trace of Murder
While investigating a murder of a millionaire's business rival, Columbo becomes suspicious when a police forensics expert and the millionaire's wife let slip an in-depth knowledge of the case - and each other.
SPEC: Life
Set one year after the fight between detectives Saya Toma, Takeru Sebumi, and Satoshi Chii. More confrontations ensues between the detectives at the Unidentified Crimes Unit of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Takeru Sebumi returns after taking a break due to his eye problems. Kenzo Ichiyanagi is appointed section chief, while Kotaro Nonomura is demoted. New member Shu Kikkawa joins the team.
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