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The Deliberate Stranger

The Deliberate Stranger

He was easy to like. Deadly to know. Tough to catch.

19866.23h 5mNR

Overview

Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.

Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky
Written by Richard W. Larsen, Hesper Anderson
Produced by Marvin J. Chomsky
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Top Cast

Mark Harmon

Mark Harmon

Ted Bundy

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Det. Bob Keppel

George Grizzard

George Grizzard

Richard Larsen

Ben Masters

Ben Masters

Det. Mike Fisher

Glynnis O'Connor

Glynnis O'Connor

Cas Richter

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Det. Sam Davies

John Ashton

John Ashton

Det. Roger Dunn

Bonnie Bartlett

Bonnie Bartlett

Louise Bundy

Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

Officer Bradley

Frederick Coffin

Frederick Coffin

Jerry Thompson

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Themes & Keywords

based on true storyserial killerminiseriestrue crimemanhunt

About The Deliberate Stranger

The Deliberate Stranger is a drama, crime, thriller, horror, tv movie film released in 1986 exploring themes of based on true story, serial killer, miniseries, true crime, manhunt. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, it stars Mark Harmon, Frederic Forrest, George Grizzard. Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.

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