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If Looks Could Kill

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
293
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Antonio Sabato Jr. and John Walsh in If Looks Could Kill (1996)
  • Drama
The true story of John Hawkins, a notoriously elusive criminal profiled on John Walsh's television show 'Americas's Most Wanted'. Hawkin was a sociopathic con man and murderer, who used sex ... Read allThe true story of John Hawkins, a notoriously elusive criminal profiled on John Walsh's television show 'Americas's Most Wanted'. Hawkin was a sociopathic con man and murderer, who used sex in his scams and had the charm and good looks to do so. After a $1 million insurance settl... Read allThe true story of John Hawkins, a notoriously elusive criminal profiled on John Walsh's television show 'Americas's Most Wanted'. Hawkin was a sociopathic con man and murderer, who used sex in his scams and had the charm and good looks to do so. After a $1 million insurance settlement on a business partner's death, he disappeared, leading the California detective who ... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
293
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sheldon Larry
  • Writer
    • Peter McCabe
  • Stars
    • Antonio Sabato Jr.
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Brad Dourif
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  • Director
    • Sheldon Larry
  • Writer
    • Peter McCabe
  • Stars
    • Antonio Sabato Jr.
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Brad Dourif
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    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Antonio Sabato Jr.
    Antonio Sabato Jr.
    • John Hawkinsas John Hawkins
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Dr. Richard Boggsas Dr. Richard Boggs
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Gene Hansonas Gene Hanson
    John Walsh
    John Walsh
    • Selfas Self
    Anne De Salvo
    Anne De Salvo
    Erich Anderson
    Erich Anderson
    Sally Murphy
    Sally Murphy
    Alexandra Wilson
    Alexandra Wilson
    David Keith
    David Keith
    • Det. Peter Stanfordas Det. Peter Stanford
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Moveras Mover
    Andre Rosey Brown
    Andre Rosey Brown
    • Black Buddahas Black Buddah
    Todd Bryant
    Todd Bryant
    • Naval Officer #2as Naval Officer #2
    Scott Burkholder
    Scott Burkholder
    • Ellis Greeneas Ellis Greene
    Amanda Carlin
    Amanda Carlin
    • Judgeas Judge
    Dylan Chalfy
    Dylan Chalfy
    • Guy in Amsterdam Baras Guy in Amsterdam Bar
    Jacqueline Collen
    Jacqueline Collen
    • Girl in Gymas Girl in Gym
    Tony Crane
    Tony Crane
    • Josh Grantas Josh Grant
    Tom Dugan
    Tom Dugan
    • Lance Heflinas Lance Heflin
    • Director
      • Sheldon Larry
    • Writer
      • Peter McCabe
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    Mixed bag, but entertaining
    This made for tv movie is a strange one, because it continually veers between the very klunky and the very cool. Klunky are the police investigation and especially the insertion of an ego tripping John Walsh (don't quit your day job, John) who obviously isn't playing anyone but his already wooden self. And David Keith as a police detective is asking _him_ for help? However, then there is the part of the movie that focuses on the villain of the piece, Anthony Sabbato Jr. as John Hawkins, the bi-sexual scam artist with the great charm and killer looks. Now this is where the story comes into it's own. Sabbato is great as the guy who can have any woman he wants and does, and can break any law with impunity. Having an absolute blast as his gay partners in crime are Bradley Dourif as Hawkins' lover and business manager and Maury Chaikin as the pill popping, patient zapping dr. Richard Boggs. So, what to make of this movie as a viewing experience? If you're paying for it and looking for a police procedural or serial killer movie, you might be disappointed, but if it's on tv and you can tape it, you pretty much can't lose.
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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • If Looks Could Kill: The John Hawkins Story
    • Production companies
      • Alan Landsburg Productions
      • National Studios Inc.
      • Straight Shooter Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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