Jessica is detained in Moscow when a spy attempts to smuggle a film out of the Soviet Union in her handbag.Jessica is detained in Moscow when a spy attempts to smuggle a film out of the Soviet Union in her handbag.Jessica is detained in Moscow when a spy attempts to smuggle a film out of the Soviet Union in her handbag.
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal performance of Ethelreda Leopold.
- GoofsWhen Mrs Fletcher leaves the American Embassy (22 mins) and the maroon colored taxi pulls up. The camera crew's reflection is clearly visible in the passenger window.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Chief Inspector Bernicker: The Soviet hierarchy has a very protective attitude towards its own. Too much dirty linen on the line, people might wonder if all the clothes are not soiled. Of course, I do not condone such things. But I am merely a poorly paid policeman. Again, thank you.
Jessica Fletcher: Thank you very much.
Chief Inspector Bernicker: I think that you may find the almond nougat particularly interesting.
- ConnectionsReferences From Russia with Love (1963)
- SoundtracksMurder She Wrote Theme
Written by John Addison
"From Russia...With Blood" is a very nicely done episode from Season 5, though there's better from the season and it's not one of my favourites of the show either. With that being said, there really isn't that much to criticise. What comes off least is the accents, which agreed are very variable and very rarely if ever authentically Russian, Peter Donat's non-existent one faring worst.
The mystery however is very intriguing, being not too obnoxious or confusing, suitably twisty and lots of fun with a clever ending. It is admittedly on the silly side at times and the democratic justice elements didn't always seem necessary and handled a little too heavily.
Angela Lansbury as can be expected is terrific in the lead role and the guest supporting cast is more than able, Antony Geary, Judy Parfitt, David McCallum and Jeremy Kemp stand out in particular, and while the accent is wanting Donat commands the screen well.
Production values as ever are slick and stylish, love the setting here (not unusual for 'Murder She Wrote' in general but one of the more striking ones for Season 5). The music has energy and has presence but also not making the mistake of over-scoring, while it is hard to forget or resist the theme tune.
The writing is thought-provoking, light-hearted and amiable.
In conclusion, very nicely done. 8/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Sep 16, 2017