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The Stranger Beside Me
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The Stranger Beside Me

1995-09-17 · 92 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · TV Movie

When Jennifer marries Chris, it seems she can finally let go of her tragic past. But behind the perfect facade lies a violent, possessive dark side--and a past filled with secrets. As she begins to suspect his involvement with a string of rapes, Jennifer sets out to expose the horrifying truth about her husband...before he strikes again.

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Directors
Sandor Stern
Production companies
Longbow Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tiffani ThiessenTiffani ThiessenJennifer Gallagher
Eric CloseEric CloseChris Gallagher
Lorrie MorganNancy Halloran
Steven EckholdtSteven EckholdtDet. Bill Rounder
Casey SanderCasey SanderOff. Kurtz
Alyson HanniganAlyson HanniganDana
Patrick LabyorteauxPatrick LabyorteauxPolice Officer Lane
Gerald McRaneyGerald McRaneyDave Morgan
Suzanne VentulettKim
Darrin LongDanco
James QuattrochiJames QuattrochiNick
Suzanne TurnerSuzanne TurnerGina
Christopher BoyerChristopher BoyerFisher
Sonya HensleySandy
April BrenemanAnna
Gary GrubbsGary GrubbsChief Engineer
Kathryn JoostenKathryn JoostenJudge
Navarre PerryDoctor

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