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First Degree
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First Degree

1995-12-03 · 98 min · ★ 7.5

Mystery · Crime

A homicide detective falls for a murder victim's wife, who is also the prime suspect.

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Directors
Jeff Woolnough
Production companies
ITC Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rob LoweRob LoweDet. Rick Mallory
Leslie HopeLeslie HopeHadley Pyne
Tom McCamusTom McCamusAmos Turzo
Joseph GriffinRico Perrini
Nadia CaponeNadia CaponeTina Jernigan
Brett HalseyBrett HalseyAlonzo Galeno
Peter BoretskiJacob Sarner
Don FrancksDon FrancksLou Matlin
Bryan RenfroBryan RenfroAndrew Pyne
Patricia GagePatricia GageMargeaux Pyne
David B. NicholsJason
Carlo RotaCarlo RotaJoe Galeno

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