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Prime Suspect

Movie·1982·Drama, Thriller·1h 36m·Directed by Noel Black

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A respectable businessman becomes the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of several young girls. He is hounded by the media and disowned by his friends and neighbours.

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Mike FarrellMike FarrellFrank StaplinTeri GarrTeri GarrAmy McClearyVeronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightJanice StaplinLane SmithLane SmithTom KeatingBarry CorbinBarry CorbinBob AustinNan MartinNan MartinSonia LindstromJames SloyanJames SloyanJohn MalloyTerry KiserTerry KiserLyman

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