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Fatal Charm
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Fatal Charm

1990-09-19 · 90 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller · Crime · TV Movie

Valerie's prosecutor mom is trying to put away Adam, an alleged serial killer on trial for murdering six women. But he's so charming that the teenage Valerie just can't believe he really did it, and soon they begin sending each other letters. Adam is caught up in a jailbreak and ends up on the run.

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Directors
Fritz Kiersch, Alan Smithee
Production companies
Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher AtkinsChristopher AtkinsAdam Brenner
Amanda PetersonAmanda PetersonValerie
Mary FrannMary FrannSusan
James RemarJames RemarLouis
Peggy LiptonPeggy LiptonJane Sims
Andrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonSheriff Harry Childs
Lar Park LincolnLar Park LincolnSandy
Robert Walker Jr.Robert Walker Jr.Edgar Perkins
Shelley SmithShelley SmithKathy Crowley
Andrew LoweryAndrew LoweryJames Childs
Barbara McNairBarbara McNairEnglish Teacher
Jane KeanJane KeanHome-Ec Teacher
Ned BellamyNed BellamyAdolph
Ken ForeeKen ForeeWilly
Kevin BrophyKevin BrophyDeputy Williams
Trent DolanDeputy Hamilton
Dennis StewartDennis StewartMoody
Peter WiseStuart
Brent David FraserBrent David FraserCowboy
Colleen Dion-ScottiCowboy’s Girlfriend

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