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The Stranger Beside Me
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The Stranger Beside Me

2003-03-20 · 89 min · ★ 6.1

Thriller · Drama · Crime · TV Movie

While working at a Seattle clinic for women in the 1970s, Ann Rule becomes friends with Ted Bundy. Based on a book by Ann Rule.

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Directors
Paul Shapiro
Production companies
Barbara Lieberman Productions, Beside Me Productions, USA Network
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 42
Revenue
USD 19

Top Cast

Billy CampbellBilly CampbellTed Bundy
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyAnn Rule
Kevin DunnKevin DunnDick Reed
Maureen ThomasMaureen ThomasTherapist
Suki KaiserSuki KaiserKelly Parker
Brenda JamesBrenda JamesMargo
Jay BrazeauJay BrazeauJudge Cowart
Ben ImmanuelBen ImmanuelJoe Foley
Matthew BennettMatthew BennettDetective Payton
Meghan BlackMeghan BlackLeslie Rule
Aaron DouglasAaron DouglasProsecutor Baines
Kimberley WarnatKimberley WarnatJulie Wyatt
Claudette MinkClaudette MinkVictoria
Alison MatthewsAlison MatthewsBeverly Neal
Roger HaskettRoger HaskettPsychiatrist
Kwesi AmeyawKwesi AmeyawTV Host
Anna HaganAnna HaganFlinore Whelan
Rekha SharmaRekha SharmaDr. Thurston
Crystal BubléKatie
Chiara ZanniChiara ZanniOlivia

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