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The Man Who Wouldn't Die
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The Man Who Wouldn't Die

1994-04-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

This film concerns a writer of mystery stories who bases his villain on a criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is incarcerated in prison. Escaping prison after his apparent death in a fire, the criminal plans to revenge himself on the writer (Roger Moore) for 'stealing his personality', and proceeds to carry out a set of murders based around the novels. Moore is unable to convince the authorities of the true murderer and, alerted by an avid fan (Nancy Allen) who has psychic powers, seeks to trap McDowell into giving himself away.

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Production details

Directors
Bill Condon
Production companies
Alan Barnette Productions, Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger MooreRoger MooreThomas Grace / Inspector Fulbright
Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellBernard Drake / Ian Morrissey
Nancy AllenNancy AllenJessie Gallardo
Jackson DaviesJackson DaviesLt. Powers
Eric McCormackEric McCormackJack Sullivan
Kevin McNultyKevin McNultyCurruthers
Mina E. MinaLawrence Rashad
Don MacKayHenry Graham
Bernard CufflingBernard CufflingCNSL Thackery
Wendy Van RiesenWendy Van RiesenIngrid
Sheila PatersonSheila PatersonOld Woman
Teryl RotheryTeryl RotheryHenry's Secretary
Jessica Van der VeenJessica Van der Veen'40s Secretary
Scott BellisScott BellisBoris
Roger CrossRoger CrossMcKinnon
Antony HollandAntony HollandPathologist
David Glyn-JonesDavid Glyn-JonesPrinter
Douglas ArthursDouglas ArthursYoung Monk
Larry MusserLarry MusserHerbert March
Roman PodhoraRoman PodhoraWalter Tilley

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