
The Elizabeth Smart Story(2003)
Based on the true story of the kidnapping of teenager Elizabeth Smart,in June 2002, by two people in Salt Lake City, Utah.


In order to free themselves from debt, a husband and wife plan to fake the husband's death but the scheme goes terribly awry.

Veronica Hamel
Virginia 'Ginny' Halloran

Michele Greene
Katie Williams

John Ratzenberger
Charlie Halloran

William Katt
John Logan

Marc Singer
Reese Williams

George Dzundza
Mac

Alice Hirson
Edith
Jake Dinwiddie
Joey Halloran

Bradford English
Col. Black

Martin Papazian
Kenny
Determination of Death is a crime, drama, tv movie film released in 2001. Directed by Michael Miller, it stars Veronica Hamel, Michele Greene, John Ratzenberger. In order to free themselves from debt, a husband and wife plan to fake the husband's death but the scheme goes terribly awry.
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