The Deliberate Stranger (1986)

05/04/1986 (US) • 3h 5m

Drama, Crime, Thriller, Horror, TV Movie

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mark Harmon

Ted Bundy

Frederic Forrest

Det. Bob Keppel

George Grizzard

Richard Larsen

Ben Masters

Det. Mike Fisher

Glynnis O'Connor

Cas Richter

M. Emmet Walsh

Det. Sam Davies

John Ashton

Det. Roger Dunn

Bonnie Bartlett

Louise Bundy

Billy Green Bush

Officer Bradley


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on true story

serial killer

miniseries

true crime

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