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A Death in California

1985-05-12 · 94 min / episode · ★ 6.2

Drama

A Beverly Hills socialite embarks on a love/hate relationship with a psychotic businessman who murdered her fiance and then raped and terrorized her which leads to a bizarre trial.

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Cheryl LaddCheryl LaddHope Masters
Sam ElliottSam ElliottD. Jordan Williams
Alexis SmithAlexis SmithHoney Niven
Fritz WeaverFritz WeaverVan Niven
John AshtonJohn AshtonBob Swalwell
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinJim Heusdens
Jim HaynieJim HaynieDob Fowler
Kerrie KeaneKerrie KeaneShannon Foley
George WynerGeorge WynerJoe Haley
Chad AllenChad AllenGlenn
Liam SullivanLiam SullivanNed Nelson
Michael CavanaughMichael CavanaughGene Brooks
Tom FuccelloTony Matteo
Jennie GassmanNancy Ellen
Joshua HarrisJoshua HarrisTommy
Michael LaskinMichael LaskinBart Finch
Rance HowardRance HowardRalph Lee
Kenneth TigarKenneth TigarRaymond

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