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Lady Against the Odds
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Lady Against the Odds

1992-04-20 · 100 min · ★ 9.0

Crime · Drama · Mystery · TV Movie

A private detective becomes involved in a new cast when her partner's guardian is murdered.

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Directors
Bradford May
Production companies
Robert Greenwald Productions, MGM Television, The Sokolow Company, NBC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Crystal BernardCrystal BernardDol Bonner
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishSylvia Raffray
Rob EstesRob EstesMartin Andersen
Sierra PecheurSierra PecheurNurse #2

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