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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Patrick Swayze | ... | Race Darnell | |
| Gia Carides | ... | Lita | |
| Kim Myers | ... | Gloria Stevens | |
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Olivia Birkelund | ... | Stephanie |
| Tina Lifford | ... | Elizabeth | |
| Elizabeth Ruscio | ... | Judith Sutton | |
| Roger E. Mosley | ... | Horton | |
| Bruce McGill | ... | Brinker | |
| Mark Rolston | ... | O'Dell | |
| Don Stark | ... | Geary | |
| Katy Selverstone | ... | Singleton | |
| Michael Bowen | ... | Parker | |
| Kevin Chamberlin | ... | Cutler | |
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Sam Atkinson | ... | Morgan |
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Armand Reiser | ... | Singing Inmate |
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A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison, only to be framed for two more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name. Written by J. R. Grant
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1998 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
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Performed by Mr. Dyer's Daughters
Written by Elsa J. Dyer (as Elsa Dyer), Linda J. Dyer (as Linda Dyer), Sonja L. Dyer (as Sonja Dyer),
Marty Axelrod, Cathy Carlson
By Permission of MDD Music
© 1997/ASCAP
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During filming on May 9, 1997, Patrick Swayze broke both legs and tore four tendons in his shoulder when his horse threw him into a tree. He said he grabbed the horse's mane and flipped himself around so that he wouldn't hit the tree with his head. See more »Soundtracks
Daddy TriedPerformed by Mr. Dyer's Daughters
Written by Elsa J. Dyer (as Elsa Dyer), Linda J. Dyer (as Linda Dyer), Sonja L. Dyer (as Sonja Dyer),
Marty Axelrod, Cathy Carlson
By Permission of MDD Music
© 1997/ASCAP
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This film is pretty well written and plot is not usual stuff, A Mystery I would say. Swayze is ok and so on, But there's still something missing. Anyway, I would give it 3/5.