Dead Certain (1991): Cast
Dead Certain is a 1991 mystery drama directed by Anders Palm, starring Brad Dourif as John Barnes, Francesco Quinn and John Tench. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Anders Palm
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dead Certain About?
The premise of Dead Certain without spoilers.
A relentless detective becomes fixated on a man he believes to be a serial killer responsible for murdering a woman with whom both men were involved. As the investigation deepens, the line between predator and prey blurs, suggesting the alleged killer may also be a victim of circumstance and the very crimes he is accused of.
Dead Certain Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- killer
- woman
- man
- cigarette smoking
- f word
- live action
- electric chair
- execution by electric chair
- courtroom
- death penalty
- fbi agent
- fbi
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- blood splatter
- detective
- serial killer
- stripper
- strip club
- sex
- severed finger
- religious cult
- prostitute
- heart ripped out
- female nudity
- ex wife
- divorce
- crucifixion
- child custody
- alcoholic father
- religion
- police
- independent film
Dead Certain Cast & Characters
Brad Dourif leads the cast as John Barnes, with Francesco Quinn as John Reed and John Tench as MacLaughin. Directed by Anders Palm; 55 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anders Palm
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Brad Dourif as John Barnes -
Francesco Quinn as John Reed - John Tench as MacLaughin
- Karen Russell as Isabella
Also Starring in Dead Certain
· 51 more- James Davidson Simon
- Christopher Crumb Disciple #2
- Cal Wilson Priest
- Eric Moreau Mike
- James Knapp Newsvendor
- Angelo Celeste Mueller
- Krista Bulmer Woman in car
- Joel Kaiser Frank Jones
- Tim Walsh Cop #2
- Valerie Boyce Sandra Greenway
- Tracy Brett Waitress #1
- Frances Fridel Rimboud's assistant
- Terry Heacock Debbie Jones
- Matthew Beckett Oscar
- Serena Pruyn Emily
- Kaya McGregor Jenny
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- Genny Iannucci Amanda
- Ron Byrd Hughes
- Ed Vincent Dr. Rimbaud
- Rick Stiles Cop #1
- Brad Loghrin Cop #3
- Henry Longstaff Preacher
- Maria Warren Disciple #1
- C.J. Duffy Disciple #3
- Kathy Harhay Liza Smith
- Connie Tintinalli Theresa Thursley
- Torie Schafer Anna
- Kerry Dooner Maria MacArthur
- Heather Jones Nathasha Lee
- Susanne Lund Next Victim
- Glenna Sims Doreen
- Donald Dale Dr. MacLean
- Christopher Black Reporter #2
- Kerry Knickle Reporter #1
- Alexandra Bennett Reporter #3
- David Chant Coroner
- Penny Everett Waitress #2
- Samon Huyskens Butterfly
- Michele Berg Cassi
- Lea-Anne Collins Bambi
- Darlene Carter Journey
- Collen Flannery Dominique
- Ronnie Leigh Freeman D.J. Sherri
- Natalia Lockshin Victim
- Sonja Vanbesien Victim
- Joey Garr Victim
- Debra Wufka Victim
- Tom Cranston Milkman
- Frank Barczi Drug Dealer
- Ron Peca Bouncer
- Chad Powlenzuk Bartender
Dead Certain Also Known As
Also known as “Murder Blues”.
- Also known as
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- Murder Blues
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Dead Certain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dead Certain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dead Certain?
Dead Certain runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Dead Certain released?
Dead Certain was released in 1991.
Who directed Dead Certain?
Dead Certain was directed by Anders Palm.
More films by Anders Palm Who is in the cast of Dead Certain?
Dead Certain stars Brad Dourif as John Barnes, Francesco Quinn as John Reed and John Tench as MacLaughin, among 55 credited actors.
Does Dead Certain have a post-credit scene?
No. Dead Certain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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