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I did like Man in the Brown Suit, while it does have its problems, it is enjoyable and not as bad as critics say it is. An obvious redeeming quality is the exotic locations used in the film. The music is lovely too. The acting is not so bad- Stephanie Zimbalist makes for a good heroine, if rather gamine at times. Simon Dutton is merely eye candy, and Ken Howard is unusually bland as Race, but it is Tony Randall who gives the worst performance of the movie. However, the two actors who steal the film are Rue McClannahan and Edward Woodward, both gave great performances I thought. The mystery is absorbing and fast paced, though I do admit I haven't read the book, so I can't judge whether it's faithful or not. However, the script does have its weak spots, and there are one or two predictable scenes in the middle half.

Overall, flawed but enjoyable TV mystery movie. 6/10 Bethany Cox