Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
“One man's obsession. One woman's struggle. One way out.”
Synopsis
Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.
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Rena Sofer
Kerry Ellison
Victor Garber
Jack Gilcrest
Maria Ricossa
Liz
Réal Andrews
Joey Westley
Sean McCann
Mr. Ellison
Patricia Gage
Mrs. Ellison
David Nerman
Sam
Karen Allen
Margaret
Don Francks
Marty Brawner, Esq.
Karl Pruner
Alex
Richard Fitzpatrick
Mr. Hastings
Sherry Miller
Jean Early
Bernard Behrens
Judge Gaffney
Lynne Cormack
Pam
Leon Pownall
Dr. Webster
Ron Hartmann
Judge Victor Warfield
Geoffrey Bowes
Mike
Ray Paisley
Bob
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Kroeker
- Screenplay & Story
- Layce Gardner
- Original Score
- Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
- Original Title
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Power Pictures, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Diana Kerew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Kroeker
Layce Gardner
Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon
François Protat
Jane Morrison
Diana Kerew, Julian Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Alicia Keywan
Production Design
Jane Morrison
Editor
Julian Marks
Producer
François Protat
Director of Photography
Allan Kroeker
Director
Layce Gardner
Screenplay
Maribeth Solomon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
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What is Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story about?
Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.
Who directed Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story was directed by Allan Kroeker.
Who stars in Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
The principal cast of Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story includes Rena Sofer, Victor Garber, Maria Ricossa, Réal Andrews, Sean McCann.
When was Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story released and how long is it?
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story was composed by Micky Erbe, Maribeth Solomon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).