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To Kill For

1992-09-09 · 95 min · ★ 5.0

Thriller · Mystery

A homicide detective (Michael Madsen) falls for a resort owner (Laura Johnson) suspected of slaying a playboy developer.

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Directors
John Dirlam
Production companies
Moviestore Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laura JohnsonCatherine Merrims
Ashlyn GereAshlyn GereFrank Stegner's Girlfriend (as Kim McKamy)
Michael MadsenMichael MadsenCliff Burden
Antony HamiltonAntony HamiltonBill Hook (as Tony Hamilton)
Tommy Redmond HicksTommy Redmond HicksCaptain Merithew
Richard ForonjyRichard ForonjyCy Tarr
Jan Marlyn ReesmanRosie
Rob SteinbergRob SteinbergDeputy D.A
Jerry RectorJerry RectorDet. Ricky Jones
Joanne LaraJoanne LaraReceptionist
Gary Lee ReedL.A. Detective
Jody BradleyAlan
Barry LawsBartender
Robin JamesonAlly Barrett
Rick JohnsonRick JohnsonTennis Instructor
Rick BartzDet. Schutte
Paul LyellSID Officer
Gene ArmorFrank Stegner
Scott MitchellBeaumont Detective
Rick ZellerBeaumont Detective

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