The Deliberate Stranger
“He was easy to like. Deadly to know. Tough to catch.”
Synopsis
Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.
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BTQ7 | The Deliberate Stranger Promo (1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-16
Top Cast
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Mark Harmon
Ted Bundy
Frederic Forrest
Det. Bob Keppel
George Grizzard
Richard Larsen
Ben Masters
Det. Mike Fisher
Glynnis O'Connor
Cas Richter
M. Emmet Walsh
Det. Sam Davies
John Ashton
Det. Roger Dunn
Bonnie Bartlett
Louise Bundy
Billy Green Bush
Officer Bradley
Frederick Coffin
Jerry Thompson
Deborah Goodrich
Martha Chambers
Lawrence Pressman
Ken Wolverton
Macon McCalman
Larsen's Editor
Jeannetta Arnette
Mrs. Richter
William Boyett
Aspen Detective
Joshua Bryant
Prosecutor
Terry Farrell
Katie Hargreaves
Ann Ryerson
Mrs. Hargreaves
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard W. Larsen, Hesper Anderson
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Deliberate Stranger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Richard W. Larsen, Hesper Anderson
Gil Mellé
Michael D. Margulies
Howard Kunin, Ronald LaVine, Lori Jane Coleman
Marvin J. Chomsky, Malcolm Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Kunin
Editor
Marvin J. Chomsky
Producer
Ronald LaVine
Editor
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Lori Jane Coleman
Editor
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deliberate Stranger
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What is The Deliberate Stranger about?
Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.
Who directed The Deliberate Stranger?
The Deliberate Stranger was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in The Deliberate Stranger?
The principal cast of The Deliberate Stranger includes Mark Harmon, Frederic Forrest, George Grizzard, Ben Masters, Glynnis O'Connor.
When was The Deliberate Stranger released and how long is it?
The Deliberate Stranger was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deliberate Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deliberate Stranger was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is The Deliberate Stranger based on a book or true story?
The Deliberate Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard W. Larsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deliberate Stranger?
The Deliberate Stranger holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).