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Quite Ugly One Morning

Quite Ugly One Morning

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Investigative reporter Jack Parlabane stumbles across the aftermath of a murder scene in Edinburgh, and when he shows little sign of shock at the gruesome killing of a respected doctor, Detective Inspector McGregor suspects that he is the killer and Parlabane must clear his name.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

04 September 2004

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

James Nesbitt

James Nesbitt

Jack Parlabane

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Stephen Lime

Annette Crosbie

Annette Crosbie

Mrs. Kinross

Daniela Nardini

Daniela Nardini

Sara Slaughter

Mark Benton

Mark Benton

Darren Mortlake

Morven Christie

Morven Christie

DS Jenny Dunlop

Richard Thomson

Richard Thomson

DC Flynn

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