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The Sister-in-Law
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The Sister-in-Law

1995-07-12 · 92 min · ★ 4.8

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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 VernonKate VernonSarah "Sally" Rae Preston / Rae Phillips / Kelly Richards
Shanna ReedShanna ReedMadeleine Richards Warner
Craig WassonCraig WassonAndy Warner
Kent WilliamsKent WilliamsJeff Powers
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyGeorge Richards
Tonea StewartTonea StewartLibby
Al WigginsAl WigginsSheriff Rawlings
Barbara NivenBarbara NivenAshley Hawkins
Jeromie WilsonMrs. Price
Marty TerryMrs. Hooley
Richard K. OlsenRichard K. OlsenMr. Hooley
Ralph WilcoxRalph WilcoxDr. Granger
Rhoda GriffisRhoda GriffisKelly Richards
David LenthallDr. Greenleaf
Mabel RobinsonClerk
George NannarelloApartment Manager
Ed SalaHotel Clerk
Pearl JonesSecretary
Joan RiordanSocial Worker

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