Midsomer Murders

1997 Crime, Mystery, Drama

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

Countries
United Kingdom

Actors
Neil Dudgeon, Fiona Dolman, Nick Hendrix, Annette Badland

Crew

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