Fatal Charm (1990): Cast & Where to Watch
Fatal Charm is a 1990 crime thriller directed by Alan Smithee and Fritz Kiersch, starring Amanda Peterson as Valerie, Christopher Atkins and James Remar. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Alan Smithee and Fritz Kiersch
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fatal Charm About?
The premise of Fatal Charm without spoilers.
Valerie’s mother, a prosecutor, works to convict Adam, an alleged serial killer accused of murdering six women. Charismatic and alluring, Adam convinces the teenage Valerie that he’s innocent, and the two begin exchanging letters. When Adam is caught in a jailbreak, he becomes a fugitive on the run.
Fatal Charm Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- female topless nudity
- rape suspect
- rapist
- serial rapist
- sexual violence
- sexual predator
- sadist
- crying female
- crying
- crying woman
- crying girl
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- masochism
- masochist
- fetish
- fetishism
- fetishist
- sadism
- sadistic man
- threatened with a knife
- psychopath
- damsel in distress
- serial murder
- psychotronic film
- two word title
- beach
- photograph
- framed photograph
- watching tv
- television reporter
- reporter
- trial
- courtroom
- character appears on tv
- handcuffed man
- accusation
- suspect
- best friend
- policeman
- small town
- family relationships
- cabriolet
- friend
- teenager
- teenage girl
- f rated
- female protagonist
- student
- teacher
- classroom
Where to Watch Fatal Charm
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Fatal Charm Cast & Characters
Amanda Peterson leads the cast as Valerie, with Christopher Atkins as Adam Brenner and James Remar as Louis. Directed by Alan Smithee and Fritz Kiersch; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Alan Smithee
- Co-director Fritz Kiersch
- Amanda Peterson as Valerie
- Christopher Atkins as Adam Brenner
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James Remar as Louis -
Ken Foree as Willy
Also Starring in Fatal Charm
· 34 more- Ned Bellamy Adolph
- Peggy Lipton Jane Sims
- Andrew Robinson Sheriff Harry Childs
- Carl Ciarfalio Cellblock Officer
- Robert Walker Jr. Edgar Perkins
- Tracy Dali Dream Girl
- Lar Park Lincoln Sandy
- Trent Dolan Deputy Hamilton
- Patrick Thomas Eddie
- Kevin Brophy Deputy Williams
- Barbara McNair English Teacher
- J. Trevor Edmond Robert Fowler
- Andrew Lowery James Childs
- Brent David Fraser Cowboy
- Jane Kean Home-Ec Teacher
- Ellyn Stern Track Coach
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- Mary Frann Susan
- James Dalesandro Bailiff
- Dennis Stewart Moody
- Lee Anthony Judge
- Peter Wise Stuart
- Pierrette Grace Pretty Girl
- Shelley Smith Kathy Crowley
- Carol Higgins Clark News Reporter
- Christopher Anthony Young Gino
- Bobby Fite Bud
- Eric Lawrence TV Reporter
- Colleen Dion-Scotti Cowboy’s Girlfriend
- Maria Bradley Betty
- Will Robinson News Reporter
- Kyle Scott Jackson Cellblock Officer
- Brian Brock Court Room Deputy
- John Alves Court Room Deputy
- Will Thomas Will
Cars in Fatal Charm
16 cars on screen, including the 1979 Fiat Spider 2000 and the 1989 Buick Century.
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1979 Fiat Spider 2000 Important role -
1989 Buick Century Minor role -
1982 Dodge Ram Wagon Minor role -
1988 Isuzu Trooper Minor role
Fatal Charm Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Ich liebe einen Frauenmörder” and “Tödlicher Charme”.
- Also known as
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- Ich liebe einen Frauenmörder
- Tödlicher Charme
- Encanto fatal
- Фатален чар
- 致命魅力
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Fatal Charm FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Fatal Charm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Fatal Charm released?
Fatal Charm was released on September 19, 1990.
Who directed Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm was directed by Alan Smithee and Fritz Kiersch.
More films by Alan Smithee Who is in the cast of Fatal Charm?
Fatal Charm stars Amanda Peterson as Valerie, Christopher Atkins as Adam Brenner and James Remar as Louis, among 38 credited actors.
Where can I watch Fatal Charm?
In the US, Fatal Charm is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Fatal Charm have a post-credit scene?
No. Fatal Charm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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