

Deadly Encounter
1982-12-19 · 95 min · ★ 5.4
A veteran pilot finds himself knee-deep in trouble when his ex-girlfriend shows up at his doorstep in a terrible state. She knows the whereabouts of an immense fortune, and the Mafia is hot on her trail.
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- Directors
- William A. Graham
- Production companies
- UAA Films, Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Films, CBS
- Countries
- United States of America, Australia
- Status
- Released
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Larry HagmanSam Hooten
Susan AnspachChris
James GammonFrank Kitchens
Roger La RueTall Officer
Tim O'ConnorMechanicTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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