
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1994-04-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.4
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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- Directors
- Bill Condon
- Production companies
- Alan Barnette Productions, Universal Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Roger MooreThomas Grace / Inspector Fulbright
Malcolm McDowellBernard Drake / Ian Morrissey
Nancy AllenJessie Gallardo
Jackson DaviesLt. Powers
Eric McCormackJack Sullivan
Kevin McNultyCurruthers
Bernard CufflingCNSL Thackery
Wendy Van RiesenIngrid
Sheila PatersonOld Woman
Teryl RotheryHenry's Secretary
Jessica Van der Veen'40s Secretary
Scott BellisBoris
Roger CrossMcKinnon
Antony HollandPathologist
David Glyn-JonesPrinter
Douglas ArthursYoung Monk
Larry MusserHerbert March
Roman PodhoraWalter TilleyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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