

Fade to Black
1980-10-14 · 102 min · ★ 5.7
A lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.
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- Directors
- Vernon Zimmerman
- Production companies
- Leisure Investment Company, Movie Ventures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dennis ChristopherEric Binford
Tim ThomersonJerry Moriarty
Gwynne GilfordOfficer Anne Oshenbull
Norman BurtonMarty Berger
Linda KerridgeMarilyn O'Connor
Morgan PaullGary Bially
James LuisiCapt. M.L. Gallagher
Eve BrentAunt Stella Binford
John SteadmanSam
Marcie BarkinStacy
Mickey RourkeRichie
Peter HortonJoey
Sharon SharthMail Girl
Melinda O. FeeTalk Show HostessTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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