Fatal Instinct (1992)
"Verlieb dich niemals in den Hauptverdächtigen" ist das erste Gesetz der Polizeischule. Nach zwanzig Jahren Dienst sollte Detektiv Cliff Burden es besser wissen... Alles beginnt mit einem mysteriösen Mordfall in einem kleinen Ort vor San Franzisko. Sämtliche Spuren führen zu Catherine, die im Verdacht steht, ihren Therapeuten ermordet zu haben. Cliffs Nachforschungen enden in den Armen dieser Frau, die ebenso bezaubernd wie hinterhältig ist. Liebeskrank und verwirrt steht Cliff vor der Entscheidung, ob seine Liebe zu ihr die kriminelle Tat vergessen lassen soll, oder seine Pflicht als Polizist zu verfüllen. Dann stolpert er in ein tödliches Spiel aus Manipulation, Leidenschaft und Intrigen...
Der Regisseur: John Dirlam
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Laura Johnson as Catherine Merrims |
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Ashlyn Gere as Frank Stegner's Girlfriend (as Kim McKamy) |
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Michael Madsen as Cliff Burden |
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Antony Hamilton as Bill Hook (as Tony Hamilton) |
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Tommy Redmond Hicks as Captain Merithew |
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Richard Foronjy as Cy Tarr |
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Jan Marlyn Reesman as Rosie |
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Rob Steinberg as Deputy D.A |
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Jerry Rector as Det. Ricky Jones |
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Joanne Lara as Receptionist |
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Gary Lee Reed as L.A. Detective |
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Jody Bradley as Alan |
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Barry Laws as Bartender |
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Robin Jameson as Ally Barrett |
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Rick Johnson as Tennis Instructor |
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Rick Bartz as Det. Schutte |
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Paul Lyell as SID Officer |
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Gene Armor as Frank Stegner |
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Scott Mitchell as Beaumont Detective |
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Rick Zeller as Beaumont Detective |
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Cynthia Hatfield as Girl in Bar |
| Directing | John Dirlam | Director |
| Crew | Gary D'Amico | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Crew | Keii Johnston | Stunt Coordinator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cynthia Hatfield | Hairstylist |
| Lighting | Jim Babb | Gaffer |
| Camera | John Dirlam | Director of Photography |
| Writing | George Putnam | Writer |
| Production | Stacy Codikow | Producer |
| Production | Joanne Lara | Associate Producer |
| Production | Mark Polan | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Stephen Allen | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Robert Crew | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Rachel Igel | Editor |
| Production | Jan Marlyn Reesman | Casting |
| Production | Lisa Turco | Casting |
| Art | Bonnie Bailey-Reed | Art Direction |
| Art | Gary Lee Reed | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Allyn Rosenzweig | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Cynthia Hatfield | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Angelita Cole | Unit Production Manager |