To Kill a Stranger
Originally released in 1986. To Kill a Stranger is a crime/thriller film. directed by Juan López Moctezuma. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Angélica María, Dean Stockwell, and Donald Pleasence
Synopsis
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Angélica María
as Christina Carver
Dean Stockwell
as John Carver
Donald Pleasence
as Col. Kostik
Aldo Ray
as Inspector Benedict
Juan López Moctezuma
as Albert Morell
Sergio Aragonés
as Maj. Keller
Ken Grant
as Tom
Jill Franklyn
as Susan
Rick Sharp
as Benedict's assistant
Juan José Gurrola
as Truck driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Angel films
- Radio Video Productions
- Star World Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Kill a Stranger about?
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a m...
Who directed To Kill a Stranger?
To Kill a Stranger was directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
How long is To Kill a Stranger?
To Kill a Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was To Kill a Stranger released?
To Kill a Stranger was released on February 6, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Kill a Stranger?
The main cast of To Kill a Stranger includes Angélica María, Dean Stockwell, Donald Pleasence, Aldo Ray, Juan López Moctezuma.