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Letters from a Killer
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Letters from a Killer

1998-08-21 · 100 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Mystery · Thriller · Crime

A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name

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Directors
David Carson
Production companies
J&M Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeRace Darnell
Gia CaridesGia CaridesLita
Roger E. MosleyRoger E. MosleyHorton
Kim MyersKim MyersGloria Stevens
Olivia BirkelundOlivia BirkelundStephanie
Tina LiffordTina LiffordElizabeth
Elizabeth RuscioElizabeth RuscioJudith Sutton
Bruce McGillBruce McGillBrinker
Mark RolstonMark RolstonO'Dell
Don StarkDon StarkGeary
Katy SelverstoneKaty SelverstoneSingleton
Michael BowenMichael BowenParker
Kevin ChamberlinKevin ChamberlinCutler
Sam AtkinsonMorgan
Armand ReiserArmand ReiserSinging Inmate
James StaszkielJames StaszkielLunging Inmate
Scott LincolnCrying Inmate
Robert 'Duckie' CarpenterTeen Inmate
Thomas Rosales Jr.Thomas Rosales Jr.Headbanging Inmate
Gary RobertsGary RobertsPrison Guard

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