Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

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Prime Suspect

1982

1h 36m

6.7(6 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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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13 members

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Mike Farrell

Frank Staplin

Mike Farrell

Acting

Teri Garr

Amy McCleary

Teri Garr

Acting

Veronica Cartwright

Janice Staplin

Veronica Cartwright

Acting

Lane Smith

Tom Keating

Lane Smith

Acting

Barry Corbin

Bob Austin

Barry Corbin

Acting

Nan Martin

Sonia Lindstrom

Nan Martin

Acting

James Sloyan

John Malloy

James Sloyan

Acting

Terry Kiser

Lyman

Terry Kiser

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Charles Aidman

Unknown Role

Charles Aidman

Acting

Matthew Faison

Unknown Role

Matthew Faison

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Peter Hobbs

Unknown Role

Peter Hobbs

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Ray Girardin

Unknown Role

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Martina Deignan

Unknown Role

Martina Deignan

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