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When Dreams Come True
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When Dreams Come True

1985-05-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · TV Movie

A Dallas museum tour guide finds herself having dreams that foretell killings that are attributed to a killer known as "The Perfect Murderer." She asks her boyfriend, a police detective, for help.

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Directors
John Llewellyn Moxey
Production companies
Lorimar Telepictures, ABC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cindy WilliamsCindy WilliamsSusan Matthews
David MorseDavid MorseRobert Wynton
Jessica HarperJessica HarperAnnie
Stan ShawStan ShawHarry Jenks
Lee HorsleyLee HorsleyAlex Kazloff
Ouida WhiteAlice McPhee
Eli CumminsJack
Norma YoungMrs. Colton
Tommy MaddenNewsboy
Lou HancockLou HancockMuseum Woman
Marjie RynearsonAllison Clark
John L. MartinDetective
Chris BurtonYoung Boy
Tyrees AllenTyrees AllenPatrolman
Gil GlasgowGil GlasgowPhotographer
Harlan JonesPoliceman
Robin MiddletonRobin Benson

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