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The Deliberate Stranger

He was easy to like. Deadly to know. Tough to catch.
May 4, 1986 · 3h 5m
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Drama
Crime
Thriller
Horror
TV Movie

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Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.

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CAST

Mark Harmon
Ted Bundy
Frederic Forrest
Det. Bob Keppel
George Grizzard
Richard Larsen
Ben Masters
Det. Mike Fisher
Glynnis O'Connor
Cas Richter
M. Emmet Walsh
Det. Sam Davies
John Ashton
Det. Roger Dunn
Bonnie Bartlett
Louise Bundy
Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Lorimar Productions
Country
US

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