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Childhood Sweetheart?
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Childhood Sweetheart?

1997-03-18 · 88 min · ★ 4.8

TV Movie · Drama · Thriller

After seventeen years, a missing girl returns home. But is she a long-lost friend or a cold-blooded killer?

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Directors
Marcus Cole
Production companies
Warner Bros. Television, David H. Blatt Productions, Lakeside Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melissa GilbertMelissa GilbertKaren Carlson
Michael Reilly BurkeMichael Reilly BurkeGreg Davis
Ed LauterEd LauterSheriff Bowman
Leon RussomLeon RussomLt. James Walker
Barbara BabcockBarbara BabcockRose Carlson
Ronny CoxRonny CoxWarren Carlson
Rutanya AldaRutanya AldaMaureen
Stephanie ErbStephanie ErbSandra
Jeanine JacksonJeanine JacksonEmily
Derek WebsterDerek WebsterLowell
Anthony AlexanderDeputy
Keith MacKechnieKeith MacKechniePassport Clerk
Cissy WellmanGuest #1
Janet WoodJanet WoodGuest #2
C'Esca LawrenceGuest #3
Buck McDancerBuck McDancerRiker
Chelsea BlattKaren (Age 12)
Trevor DavisGreg (Age 12)
Melissa LozoffLynnell (Age 12)

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