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Crime thriller

Deadly Intentions (1985): Cast

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Deadly Intentions is a 1985 crime thriller directed by Noel Black, starring Madolyn Smith Osborne as Katherine Raynor, Michael Biehn and Cloris Leachman. It runs 3 hours 20 minutes.

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Deadly Intentions (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 20m (200 min)
Director
Noel Black
Genres
Crime , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deadly Intentions About?

The premise of Deadly Intentions without spoilers.

Katherine marries Dr. Charles Raynor, only to learn he is a sadistic husband who subjects her to both physical and psychological abuse. After divorcing him and taking their child, Raynor plots to murder her. When his scheme is uncovered, he is arrested for attempted murder and faces trial.

Deadly Intentions Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • based on true story
  • based on book
  • doctor
  • husband wife relationship
  • psychopath
  • domineering mother
  • murder
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Cast & crew

Deadly Intentions Cast & Characters

Madolyn Smith Osborne leads the cast as Katherine Raynor, with Michael Biehn as Dr. Charles Raynor and Cloris Leachman as Charlotte Raynor. Directed by Noel Black; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Noel Black

More films directed by Noel Black, best-rated first: Private School, Pretty Poison (1968), My Two Loves and Quarterback Princess.

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Cars

Cars in Deadly Intentions

31 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Impala and the 1971 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1.

All 31 cars
  • 1973 Chevrolet Impala in Deadly Intentions 1973 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1971 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 in Deadly Intentions 1971 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role
  • AMC Gremlin in Deadly Intentions AMC Gremlin Minor role
  • 1977 Buick Riviera in Deadly Intentions 1977 Buick Riviera Minor role
Details

Deadly Intentions Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “死亡威胁” and “致命意图”.

Also known as
  • 死亡威胁
  • 致命意图
  • Instinto Assassino

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FAQ

Deadly Intentions FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Deadly Intentions?

Deadly Intentions runs 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

When was Deadly Intentions released?

Deadly Intentions was released on May 19, 1985.

Who directed Deadly Intentions?

Deadly Intentions was directed by Noel Black.

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Who is in the cast of Deadly Intentions?

Deadly Intentions stars Madolyn Smith Osborne as Katherine Raynor, Michael Biehn as Dr. Charles Raynor and Cloris Leachman as Charlotte Raynor, among 19 credited actors.

Does Deadly Intentions have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadly Intentions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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