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The Mean Season
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The Mean Season

1985-02-15 · 103 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller

A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.

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Directors
Phillip Borsos
Production companies
David Foster Productions, The Turman-Foster Company, Orion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kurt RussellKurt RussellMalcolm Anderson
Mariel HemingwayMariel HemingwayChristine Connelly
Richard JordanRichard JordanAlan Delour
Richard MasurRichard MasurBill Nolan
Richard BradfordRichard BradfordPhil Wilson
Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoAndy Porter
Andy GarciaAndy GarciaRay Martinez
Rose PortilloRose PortilloKathy Vasquez
William SmithWilliam SmithAlbert O'Shaughnessy
Lee SandmanLee SandmanHarold Jacoby
Dan FitzgeraldDan FitzgeraldCarl Mason
Cynthia CaquelinRuth Lowenstein
Fred OrnsteinFred OrnsteinWarren Phillips
Fritz BronnerPeter Peterson
Mike DeRienzoEverett Durfee
Michael ClayRay Sloane
Fred BuchJohn Burrows
Bruce McLaughlinLeonard Pridmore
Marshall B. GageSWAT Commander
Jill BeachChannel 7 Anchorwoman

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