

Face of Evil
1996-04-09 · 87 min · ★ 6.6
Using her girl-next-door looks to her advantage, Darcy Palmer is a calculating thief and murderer. After killing a young college student and taking her identity, Darcy enrolls in the victim's New England school in her place. At the university, Darcy gets to know her new roommate, Jeanelle, and her handsome father, Russell Polk, who soon play into her next scheme. When Darcy has to alter her plans, both Russell and Jeanelle become quite expendable.
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- Directors
- Mary Lambert
- Production companies
- Larry A. Thompson Productions, CBS
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tracey GoldDarcy Palmer / Barbara Richards
Perry KingRussell Polk
Shawnee SmithJeanelle Polk
Don HarveyQuinn Harris
Brigitta DauSabrina
Nicole PrescottMarnie
Karen AlstonDorothy Harris
Susan Dolan StevensTicket Agent
Mireille EnosBrianne
Tim ShoemakerSenior
Melissa MooreGrad Student
Alisa HarrisSecretary
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