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Copycat

Copycat

One man is copying the most notorious killers in history one at a time. Together, two women must stop him from killing again. Or they’re next.

19956.52h 4m

Overview

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

Directed by Jon Amiel
Written by Ann Biderman, David Madsen
Produced by Arnon Milchan, Mark Tarlov, Michael G. Nathanson
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $32.0M

Top Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Helen Hudson

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

M.J. Monahan

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Ruben Goetz

William McNamara

William McNamara

Peter Foley

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Daryll Lee Cullum

J.E. Freeman

J.E. Freeman

Lt. Quinn

Will Patton

Will Patton

Nicoletti

John Rothman

John Rothman

Andy

S

Shannon O'Hurley

Susan Schiffer

B

Bob Greene

Pachulski

Themes & Keywords

police brutalitypsychologypolice operationpolice protectionpsychologistserial killercowardliness

About Copycat

Copycat is a thriller, crime, mystery film released in 1995 exploring themes of police brutality, psychology, police operation, police protection, psychologist, serial killer. Directed by Jon Amiel, it stars Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney. An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

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