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Dying to Belong
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Dying to Belong

1997-02-24 · 90 min · ★ 5.5

TV Movie · Drama

When a girl's friend is killed by a college hazing, she is the only one who can find out the truth.

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Directors
William A. Graham
Production companies
Hallmark Entertainment, Von Zerneck Sertner Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hilary SwankHilary SwankLisa Connors
Sarah ChalkeSarah ChalkeDrea Davenport
Jenna Von OÿJenna Von OÿShelby Blake
Laurel HollomanLaurel HollomanShannon
Jennifer WarrenJennifer WarrenDean Curtis
Gregory Alan WilliamsGregory Alan WilliamsCarl Ridgeley
Tracy MiddendorfTracy MiddendorfKim Lessing
Isabella HofmannIsabella HofmannGwen Connors
Mark-Paul GosselaarMark-Paul GosselaarSteven Tyler
Amanda WilmshurstTerry
Michael FlynnMichael FlynnSergeant Sands
Melissa PacePaige Tashman

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