Fatal Charm
Synopsis
Valerie's prosecutor mom is trying to put away Adam, an alleged serial killer on trial for murdering six women. But he's so charming that the teenage Valerie just can't believe he really did it, and soon they begin sending each other letters. Adam is caught up in a jailbreak and ends up on the run.
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Christopher Atkins
Adam Brenner
Amanda Peterson
Valerie
Mary Frann
Susan
James Remar
Louis
Peggy Lipton
Jane Sims
Andrew Robinson
Sheriff Harry Childs
Lar Park Lincoln
Sandy
Robert Walker Jr.
Edgar Perkins
Shelley Smith
Kathy Crowley
Andrew Lowery
James Childs
Barbara McNair
English Teacher
Jane Kean
Home-Ec Teacher
Ned Bellamy
Adolph
Ken Foree
Willy
Kevin Brophy
Deputy Williams
Trent Dolan
Deputy Hamilton
Dennis Stewart
Moody
Peter Wise
Stuart
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch, Alan Smithee
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Niciphor
- Original Score
- James Donnellan
- Original Title
- Fatal Charm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Kiersch, Alan Smithee
Nicholas Niciphor
James Donnellan
Steve Grass
Bob Ducsay
Bruce Cohn Curtis, Jonathan D. Krane, John Strong
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Cohn Curtis
Producer
Jonathan D. Krane
Producer
Fritz Kiersch
Director
Nicholas Niciphor
Writer
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Steve Grass
Director of Photography
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
James Donnellan
Original Music Composer
Maxine Shepard
Production Design
Alan Smithee
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatal Charm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fatal Charm about?
Valerie's prosecutor mom is trying to put away Adam, an alleged serial killer on trial for murdering six women. But he's so charming that the teenage Valerie just can't believe he really did it, and soon they begin sending each other letters. Adam is caught up in a jailbreak and ends up on the run.
Who directed Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm was directed by Fritz Kiersch, Alan Smithee.
Who stars in Fatal Charm?
The principal cast of Fatal Charm includes Christopher Atkins, Amanda Peterson, Mary Frann, James Remar, Peggy Lipton.
When was Fatal Charm released and how long is it?
Fatal Charm was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatal Charm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatal Charm was composed by James Donnellan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).