

The Sister-in-Law
1995-07-12 · 92 min · ★ 4.8
A man finally meets his daughter-in-law for the first time when his son tragically dies. He and the rest of the family like her, but she has a deadly secret.
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- Directors
- Noel Nosseck
- Production companies
- Wilshire Court Productions, C.N.M. Entertainment Ltd.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kate VernonSarah "Sally" Rae Preston / Rae Phillips / Kelly Richards
Shanna ReedMadeleine Richards Warner
Craig WassonAndy Warner
Kent WilliamsJeff Powers
Kevin McCarthyGeorge Richards
Tonea StewartLibby
Al WigginsSheriff Rawlings
Barbara NivenAshley Hawkins
Richard K. OlsenMr. Hooley
Ralph WilcoxDr. Granger
Rhoda GriffisKelly RichardsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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