Necessity
“She Had No Choice - Kill Or Be Killed”
Synopsis
A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her to safety. Meanwhile, her husband dispatches someone to find and eliminate her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Garfield, Michael Ahnemann
- Original Score
- Johnny Harris
- Original Title
- Necessity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Barry & Enright/Alexander Productions, Barry & Enright Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Miller
Brian Garfield, Michael Ahnemann
Johnny Harris
Rexford L. Metz
Richard Bracken
Les Alexander, Dan Enright
Department Leadership Roster
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Hank Baumert
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Bracken
Editor
Charles L. Hughes
Production Design
Les Alexander
Producer
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Chuck Waters
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Miller
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Necessity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Necessity about?
A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her to safety. Meanwhile, her husband dispatches someone to find and eliminate her.
Who directed Necessity?
Necessity was directed by Michael Miller.
Who stars in Necessity?
The principal cast of Necessity includes Loni Anderson, Hank Baumert, Diana Bellamy, Roberta Callahan, Michael Colyar.
When was Necessity released and how long is it?
Necessity was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Necessity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Necessity was composed by Johnny Harris.
Is Necessity based on a book or true story?
Necessity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Garfield".