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Where Sleeping Dogs Lie
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Where Sleeping Dogs Lie

1991-11-13 · 95 min · ★ 4.8

Mystery · Thriller

A murder mystery writer misreads the nervous man he bullies in a spooky Hollywood mansion.

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Directors
Charles Finch
Production companies
Sotela Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dylan McDermottDylan McDermottBruce Simmons
Tom SizemoreTom SizemoreEddie Hale
Sharon StoneSharon StoneSerena Black
Charles FinchCharles FinchEvan Best
Ron KarabatsosRon KarabatsosStan Reeb
Mary WoronovMary WoronovWoman Tourist
David Q. CombsMan Tourist
Elizabeth WhitcraftElizabeth WhitcraftSerena's Secretary
Jillian McWhirterJillian McWhirterDol Whitney
Richard ZavagliaDetective Clifton
Brett CullenBrett CullenJohn Whitney
Stephen PolkStephen PolkDonald
Shawne RoweTelegram Clown
Phoebe StoneLittle Girl
Danitza KingsleyDanitza KingsleyMother and children 1rst victims (uncredited)

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