To Kill a Stranger
Synopsis
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
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Angélica María
Christina Carver
Dean Stockwell
John Carver
Donald Pleasence
Col. Kostik
Aldo Ray
Inspector Benedict
Juan López Moctezuma
Albert Morell
Sergio Aragonés
Maj. Keller
Ken Grant
Tom
Jill Franklyn
Susan
Rick Sharp
Benedict's assistant
Juan José Gurrola
Truck driver
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
Gas attendant
Arturo García Rubio
Sound assistant
Joffrey de la Fontaine
Hotel manager
Martin Lassalle
Sergeant
Susana Kamini
Esbietha
Hubert Hutanus
Soldier #1
S. Hutanus
Soldier #2
Yolanda Ortiz
Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan López Moctezuma
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrie Ruvinsky, Emerich Oross, Rafael Buñuel, Michael Elliot, Juan López Moctezuma
- Original Score
- Mort Garson
- Original Title
- To Kill a Stranger
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Angel films, Radio Video Productions, Star World Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan López Moctezuma
Morrie Ruvinsky, Emerich Oross, Rafael Buñuel, Michael Elliot, Juan López Moctezuma
Mort Garson
Álex Phillips Jr.
Carlos Savage
Raúl Vale
Department Leadership Roster
Morrie Ruvinsky
Screenplay
Raúl Vale
Producer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Emerich Oross
Screenplay
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Rafael Buñuel
Screenplay
Michael Elliot
Screenplay
Juan López Moctezuma
Screenplay
Juan López Moctezuma
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill a Stranger
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What is To Kill a Stranger about?
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
Who directed To Kill a Stranger?
To Kill a Stranger was directed by Juan López Moctezuma.
Who stars in To Kill a Stranger?
The principal cast of To Kill a Stranger includes Angélica María, Dean Stockwell, Donald Pleasence, Aldo Ray, Juan López Moctezuma.
When was To Kill a Stranger released and how long is it?
To Kill a Stranger was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for To Kill a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Kill a Stranger was composed by Mort Garson.