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Victim of Beauty
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Victim of Beauty

1991-12-10 · 100 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Thriller · TV Movie

The recounting of a terrible crime that wracked a family and galvanized police in South Carolina in the 1980's. Southern beauty pageant winner Dawn Smith is targeted by a sadistic stalker whose obsession with her leads him to kidnap her younger sister.

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Directors
Roger Young
Production companies
Landsburg Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William DevaneWilliam DevaneSheriff Jim Metts
Jeri RyanJeri RyanDawn Elizabeth Smith
Michele AbramsMichele AbramsShari Smith
Nick SearcyNick SearcyAsst. Sheriff McCarty
Linda PierceHilda Smith
J. Don FergusonJ. Don FergusonBob Smith
James SladeLarry Gene Bell
Joyce BowdenCarol Metts
Stephen PreusseSLED Officer
Joe MaggardScanlon
Michael FlippoCommand Post Deputy
Chuck KinlawPrincipal
Mark Jeffrey MillerMark Jeffrey MillerMan at Depot
Alan SaderProsecutor
Don TilleyMan at Door
John BennesJohn BennesMr. Thornwell
Stephen WareStephen WareMan at Pageant
Rick MarshallMan at Elevator
Nelson GeorgeMinister
April CallahanLenore Waters

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