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Pendulum

2001-11-16 · 95 min · ★ 2.8

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

The nature and lure of power: in Dallas, a councilman is on trial for corruption, the D.A. is running for the US Senate, a serial killer is slashing prostitutes, and a professor is murdered. Amanda Reeve is assigned to investigate the law-school killing. She hears rumors that the dead man offered women students good grades in exchange for sex. The trail leads her to two wealthy, beautiful students whose alibi is provided by a librarian. At the same time, the cops close in on the slasher. Meanwhile, Amanda misses her former lover, next in line to become D.A., and a reporter is fired for getting close to the truth about the Senate candidate. Is a cover-up or conspiracy in the works?

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Directors
James D. Deck
Production companies
Blue Thunder Films, On Deck Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rachel HunterRachel HunterAmanda Reeve
James RussoJames RussoEdward Mills
Matt BattagliaMatt BattagliaWilliam Cobb
Scarlett McAlisterScarlett McAlisterHaley Porter
Alaina HuffmanAlaina HuffmanTerry Weiss
Stephanie VogtStephanie VogtMelissa Regan
Paige Carl GriggsPaige Carl GriggsRobert Mosley
Ron RoggéRon RoggéBarnes
Pato HoffmannPato HoffmannPetty
Robert GrahamNigel Emerson
Cliff StephensDr. Prescott
Caroline FloresCaroline FloresKim
Dell JohnsonLt. Fraizer
Bob RichardsonColeman Weiss
Alissa AlbanStephanie Lowe
Heidi FranzHeidi FranzKaren
Kenyon HolmesJohn

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