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As Good As Dead
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As Good As Dead

1995-05-10 · 88 min · ★ 5.2

Mystery · Thriller

Susan moves to LA and befriends party girl Nicole, who suffers from painful stomach ulcers but cannot be treated without insurance. Susan decides to temporarily switch identities with Nicole so that her friend can have an operation. However, when Nicole suddenly dies after the procedure, ending Susan’s legal identity, Susan has to pose as Nicole to regain her life.

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Directors
Larry Cohen
Production companies
Paramount Television, CMN Pictures, Larco Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judge ReinholdJudge ReinholdRon Holden / Aaron Warfield
Crystal BernardCrystal BernardSusan Warfield
Traci LordsTraci LordsNicole Grace
Carlos CarrascoCarlos CarrascoEddie Garcia
George DickersonGeorge DickersonEdgar Warfield
Daniel McDonaldDaniel McDonaldRutherford
Scott WilliamsonDr. Sullivan
Jerry BernardFuneral Director
Thomas PriscoHospital Technician
Daniel ShriverRoger
Myrna NilesMyrna NilesMrs. Connor
Kathleen MarshallCrosswell Receptionist
Thomas W. AshworthThomas W. AshworthRalph Langford
Jack ForcinitoJack ForcinitoChris Corzo
Ivonne CollIvonne CollMexican Woman
Carol MackintoshEmergency Room Volunteer
Carole WyandCarole WyandMother
Cynthia CostasMs. Webb
Veronica LaurenceDuty Nurse
Lynn TulaineStudent Nurse

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