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D.O.A.

1988-03-18 · 96 min · ★ 6.3

Mystery · Thriller

Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.

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Production details

Directors
Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures, Bigelow Productions, Laura Ziskin Productions, Silver Screen Partners III
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 12,706,478

Top Cast

Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidDexter Cornell
Meg RyanMeg RyanSydney Fuller
Charlotte RamplingCharlotte RamplingMrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel SternDaniel SternHal Petersham
Jane KaczmarekJane KaczmarekGail Cornell
Christopher NeameChristopher NeameBernard
Robin JohnsonRobin JohnsonCookie Fitzwaring
Robert KnepperRobert KnepperNicholas Lang
Jay PattersonJay PattersonGraham Corey
Brion JamesBrion JamesDetective Ulmer
Jack KehoeJack KehoeDetective Brockton
Elizabeth ArlenElizabeth ArlenElaine Wells
Karen RadcliffeJane Corey
William ForwardChief Resident
Lee GideonMr. Fitzwaring
John HawkesJohn HawkesSloane
Michael Stephen CostelloMichael Stephen CostelloCollege President
Brent AndersonMetcalf
Marco PerellaMarco PerellaCab Driver
Gabriel FolseFrat Jock

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