Deadly Intent (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Deadly Intent is a thriller and drama film directed by Nigel Dick, running about 83 minutes. “When a secret dies with a man... he can never rest in peace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An archaeologist smuggles a valuable ancient jewel into the US. He is soon murdered by people looking for the jewel, but he had hidden it. The killers, believe that his widow knows where the artifact is hidden, go after her.
Who’s in it. Deadly Intent stars Lisa Eilbacher as Laura Keaton, Steve Railsback as Jeff Kirkwood, Maud Adams as Elise Marlowe and Fred Williamson as Curt Slate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Deadly Intent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Intent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Intent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Intent (1988)?
- In US, Deadly Intent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Intent worth watching?
- Deadly Intent holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Intent?
- Deadly Intent stars Lisa Eilbacher, Steve Railsback, Maud Adams, Fred Williamson and Persis Khambatta.
- When was Deadly Intent released?
- Deadly Intent was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.