The Deliberate Stranger (1986)
He was easy to like. Deadly to know. Tough to catch.
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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Mark HarmonTed Bundy
Frederic ForrestDet. Bob Keppel
George GrizzardRichard Larsen
Ben MastersDet. Mike Fisher
Glynnis O'ConnorCas Richter
M. Emmet WalshDet. Sam Davies
John AshtonDet. Roger Dunn
Bonnie BartlettLouise Bundy
Billy Green BushOfficer Bradley
Frederick CoffinJerry Thompson
Deborah GoodrichMartha Chambers
Terry FarrellKatie HargreavesKeywords
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What is The Deliberate Stranger about?
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.
How long is The Deliberate Stranger?
The Deliberate Stranger has a runtime of 185 minutes.