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1991-06-27 · 93 min · ★ 3.5

Thriller · Action · Drama

In the small American town of Orton Creek, David Farmer is accidentally killed by Don Curran, son of town tyrant Will Curran, during a fraternity initiation. The frat boys frame electronic parts salesman Frank Govers for hit-and-run but determined newcomer Sheriff Ralph Baker and his love interest Jo Westlake seek the truth. Govers and girlfriend Lee Ann Hadley hide in a hunting cabin and are captured by prison escapees Mick August and Merlin Wells (who is tricked by Govers into electrocuting himself). August tries to claim the bounty on Govers from Will Curran but Sheriff Baker is only one step behind.

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Directors
Paul Leder
Production companies
Poor Robert Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wings HauserWings HauserRalph Baker
Bobby Di CiccoBobby Di CiccoMick J. August
Heather FairfieldHeather FairfieldLee Ann Hadley
Frances FisherFrances FisherJo Westlake
Dick SargentDick SargentWill Curran
Robert PicardoRobert PicardoFrank Govers
Lauren WoodlandSue Baker
Tom HodgesTom HodgesDon Curran
Jeff MacKayJeff MacKayBob Sprague
Adam BieskDavid Farmer
Rich StanleyFred Jenks
Roger HewlettRoger HewlettMerlin Wells
Ben ReedBen ReedRick McDonald
John C. MoskoffPaul Thompson
Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteEarl Cott
Joseph G. MedalisJoseph G. MedalisBill Marsh
Morgan JonesMorgan JonesDr. Cantwell
Taldo KenyonLeo Dokes
Douglas Bryant JohnsonFrat boy
Tony YorlanoFrat boy

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