Dead in the Water
Originally released in 1991. Dead in the Water is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Bill Condon.
Starring Bryan Brown, Teri Hatcher, and Anne DeSalvo
Synopsis
Charlie Deegan has almost everything he has ever wanted. He has an important law practice, a beautiful secretary as his lover, and the chance to be appointed to the high court. The only thing wrong with this is that his shrewish wife Olivia, whose father made all the wealth and all the power, is living and that greatly upsets Charlie. So when his lover, Laura, suggests that they get rid of Olivia, Charlie thinks, being a lawyer, that he can create a fool-proof plan. In this plan, he must incorporate a woman named Victoria whom he detests, but she can help him get into the court and be part of the plan for Olivia. But dreams of judgeship, money and Laura makes him proceed. However, things never turn out as planned and he may not be as smart as he considers himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bryan Brown
as Charlie Deegan
Teri Hatcher
as Laura Stewart
Anne DeSalvo
as Olivia Deegan
Veronica Cartwright
as Victoria Haines
Seymour Cassel
as Lt. Frank Vaness
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Lou Rescetti
Anna Thomson
as Edie Meyers
Ron Karabatsos
as Mike Welch
Daniel Reichert
as Jack Homelin
Tim Haldeman
as Prosecutor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead in the Water about?
Charlie Deegan has almost everything he has ever wanted. He has an important law practice, a beautiful secretary as his lover, and the chance to be appointed to the high court. The only thing wrong...
Who directed Dead in the Water?
Dead in the Water was directed by Bill Condon.
How long is Dead in the Water?
Dead in the Water has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Dead in the Water released?
Dead in the Water was released on December 4, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead in the Water?
The main cast of Dead in the Water includes Bryan Brown, Teri Hatcher, Anne DeSalvo, Veronica Cartwright, Seymour Cassel.