

A Stranger in Town
1995-03-29 · 95 min · ★ 5.2
In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the challenges of caring for her sick baby. But when a mysterious stranger (Gregory Hines) invades her home and reveals that he knows all too many things about Kay's past, she must work fast to preserve her peace -- even if it means taking matters and the law into her own hands.
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- Directors
- Peter Levin
- Production companies
- Hearst Entertainment Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean SmartRose
Gregory HinesBarnes
Jeffrey NordlingLarry
Lucinda JenneyJeanine
Dave FlorekPharmacist
Richard RiehleSheriff
Chad CoxBudTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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