Dick Francis Mysteries: In the Frame (1989)

The second of three TV Movies starring Ian McShane that are based on Dick Francis novels, all of which are works that I haven't read. Wiki mentions that McShane's character, David Cleveland, a consultant with the British Jockey club, wasn't a part of the original story, so clearly things were changed for the adaptation. I hope for Mr Francis' sake that the clichéd and dull dialogue is one such thing, becuase if the bulk of the film's screenplay is an indication of what to expect in the original author's works, I'll never want to read them.
The mystery this time revolves around rich twats with expensive tastes, wine and paintings. Cleveland hops from Canada to Germany in pursuit of the truth.

2 painted mares out of 5