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Dead Connection (1994): Cast

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Dead Connection is a 1994 drama thriller directed by Nigel Dick, starring Michael Madsen as Det. Matt Dickson, Carmen Argenziano and Parker Posey. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Dead Connection (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Nigel Dick
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead Connection About?

The premise of Dead Connection without spoilers.

He’s a cop, she’s a reporter, and the link between them proves deadly. After a string of murders in motel rooms are linked, Detective Matt Dickson follows the trail of a serial killer who signs the guest‑books with famous boxers’ names. Just as he closes in, the hunt turns painfully personal, forcing him to confront the darkness within his own world.

Dead Connection Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • man beats up a woman
  • man murders a woman
  • serial murder
  • seduction
  • neo noir
  • suspense
  • female nudity
  • one breast exposed
  • los angeles california
  • woman on top
  • female star appears nude
  • motel
+20 more
  • murder
  • gang
  • fight in water
  • falling into a pool
  • love interest
  • manhunt
  • corpse
  • blood
  • prince charming
  • fighter
  • deception
  • psychopath
  • misogynist
  • police investigation
  • exploding car
  • tough cop
  • team up
  • detective
  • police
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Dead Connection Cast & Characters

Michael Madsen leads the cast as Det. Matt Dickson, with Carmen Argenziano as Lt. Stein and Parker Posey as Denise. Directed by Nigel Dick; 43 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nigel Dick

More films directed by Nigel Dick: Def Leppard: Rock of Ages, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, Oasis: Live by the Sea and Alice Cooper: Trashes The World.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Dead Connection

23 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 1992 Ford Mustang.

All 23 cars
  • 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Dead Connection 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Main role
  • 1992 Ford Mustang in Dead Connection 1992 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1976 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27 in Dead Connection 1976 Jaguar XJ-S XJ27 Important role
  • 1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Dead Connection 1993 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role
Details

Dead Connection Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Final Combination” and “Смертельний зв'язок”.

Also known as
  • Final Combination
  • Смертельний зв'язок
  • Mezcla explosiva
  • Desejo Mortal
  • Gyilkosság szexhívásra
  • Handschrift des Todes
  • Смертельная связь
  • Останній варіант

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FAQ

Dead Connection FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dead Connection, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dead Connection?

Dead Connection runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Dead Connection released?

Dead Connection was released on May 1, 1994.

Who directed Dead Connection?

Dead Connection was directed by Nigel Dick.

More films by Nigel Dick

Who is in the cast of Dead Connection?

Dead Connection stars Michael Madsen as Det. Matt Dickson, Carmen Argenziano as Lt. Stein and Parker Posey as Denise, among 43 credited actors.

Does Dead Connection have a post-credit scene?

No. Dead Connection has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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