

Perfect Prey
1998-07-10 · 99 min · ★ 6.5
A former Texas Ranger is recruited by a Houston police captain to assist a homicide detective in the search for an elusive serial killer who collects antique dolls.
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- Howard McCain
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Kelly McGillisAudrey Macleah
Bruce DernCapt. Swaggert
D.W. MoffettDetective Jimmy Cerullo
David KeithDwayne Alan Clay
Joely FisherElizabeth Crane
Richard RiehleDetective Bevlan
Gregg DanielDetective Footman
T.J. KennedyCaptain Dan Feagler
Tichina ArnoldSusie
Marklen KennedyInvestigator Lyons
Judith DrakeWaitress
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