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Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker
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Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker

1989-11-12 · 95 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · Crime · Thriller · TV Movie

Based on the true story of Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez who terrorized California in 1985 and the two Los Angeles police detectives who try to track him down.

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Directors
Bruce Seth Green
Production companies
NBCUniversal
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard JordanRichard JordanFrank Salerno
A MartinezA MartinezGil Carrillo
Lisa EilbacherLisa EilbacherAnne Clark
BJ DavisBJ DavisLAPD Officer
Julie CarmenJulie CarmenPearl Carrillo
Alan FeinsteinAlan FeinsteinPeter Morgan
Gregory CruzGregory CruzRichard Ramirez
Gerry BammanGerry BammanPhil Thomas
Jenny SullivanJane Salerno
Marisol R. ReyesMaria Hernandez
Roger HamptonDetective Heller
Jack RaderJack RaderCaptain Robert Grimm
Soon-Tek OhSoon-Tek OhDr. Chow
Scott LincolnBill Melton
Jake DengelJake DengelJessie
Angela PatonAngela PatonMrs. Webster
Dawn ArnemannVirginia Peterson
George BallotBartender
Eddie CastrodadJoe Romero
Alma BeltranLupe Ybarra

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