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23 August 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
Stalked by a madman. Framed by a killer. Terrified by the truth.Plot:
A lawyer is hired to defend an old college friend accused of murdering her husband. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nothing special, either way. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Barbara Hershey | ... | Thelma 'T.K.' Knudsen Katwuller | |
| Sam Shepard | ... | Det. Beutel | |
| Mary Beth Hurt | ... | Ellie Seldes | |
| J.T. Walsh | ... | Steven Seldes | |
| Kellie Overbey | ... | Janna Seldes | |
| Jay O. Sanders | ... | Bull Dozer | |
| John Kapelos | ... | Jack Hammer | |
| Sheree North | ... | Mrs. Bodeck | |
| Randy Brooks | ... | Monroe | |
| Christopher M. Brown | ... | Dubbing Theatre Employee | |
| Michael Collins | ... | Policeman | |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | Sherman Bodeck | |
| Marabina Jaimes | ... | T.K.'s Receptionist | |
| John Achorn | ... | Board Member in Law Firm | |
| Lisa Darr | ... | Board Member in Law Firm |
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Technically well-made but ordinary, unremarkable little mystery thriller. The script tries for ambiguity and succeeds most of the way, but ultimately goes for the predictable resolution. Martin Campbell's direction shows care and knowledge of the genre, but lacks style and seems mostly by-the-numbers. Barbara Hershey, although somewhat aging, still shines, and Walsh, Hurt and the actor who plays the brutal, deranged father offer excellent supporting work. But Sam Shepard just looks bored and disinterested. (**)