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Intimate Stranger (1991) | Criteria

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Intimate Stranger

English • 1991 • 1h 36m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Thriller TV Movie

Synopsis

A policeman guards a barroom singer whose phone-sex sideline has put a killer on her trail.

Included in
Sundance Class of ’92: The Year Indie Exploded
Position 9
Included in
January 2022
Position 38
Included in
December 2020
Position 55
Included in
Documentaries by Alan Berliner
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorAllan Holzman

WriterRob Fresco

CinematographerIlan Rosenberg

ComposerJonathan Sheffer

EditorLorraine Salk

ProducerJ.J. Lichauco Pelman, Yoram Pelman

Cast

Debbie Harryas Cory Wheeler

James Russoas Nick Ciccini

Paige Frenchas Meg Wheeler

Tim Thomersonas Malcolm Henthoff

Grace Zabriskieas Dana P. Ashley

Mel Johnson Jr.as Billy

Lee Wallaceas Detective Bickner

Billy Veraas Ricardo

Ed Bernardas Captain Milliken

Tia Carrereas Mina

Amy Hillas Madame

Robert Glaudinias Freddy

Irene Olga Lópezas Sex Phone Operator

Neal Israelas Herbie

Mark Danerias Cop #2

Enrique Castilloas Cop #3

Jan Munroeas Cop #4

Tali Pelmanas Pedestrian

Marilyn Dodds Frankas Woman at Motel

Jack Slateras Man at Motel