The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
This film concerns a writer of mystery stories who bases his villain on a criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is incarcerated in prison. Escaping prison after his apparent death in a fire, the criminal plans to revenge himself on the writer (Roger Moore) for 'stealing his personality', and proceeds to carry out a set of murders based around the novels. Moore is unable to convince the authorities of the true murderer and, alerted by an avid fan (Nancy Allen) who has psychic powers, seeks to trap McDowell into giving himself away.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Bill CondonDirector
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Roger MooreThomas Grace / Inspector Fulbright
- Malcolm McDowellBernard Drake / Ian Morrissey
- Nancy AllenJessie Gallardo
- Jackson DaviesLt. Powers
- Eric McCormackJack Sullivan
- Kevin McNultyCurruthers
- Mina E. MinaLawrence Rashad
- Don MacKayHenry Graham
- Bernard CufflingCNSL Thackery
- Wendy Van RiesenIngrid
- Sheila PatersonOld Woman
- Teryl RotheryHenry's Secretary
Themes
writer