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Prime Suspect (1989): Cast

Prime Suspect (1989) movie poster

Prime Suspect is a 1989 thriller directed by Bruce Kimmel, starring Michael Parks as Bill Nevins, Doug McClure and Billy Drago. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Prime Suspect (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Bruce Kimmel
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prime Suspect About?

The premise of Prime Suspect without spoilers.

The only witness to a young woman’s murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.

Prime Suspect Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • neo noir
  • murderer
  • young
  • false accusation
  • stabbed to death
  • sheriff
  • police officer killed
  • nudity
  • mute
  • murder
  • masked killer
  • institution
+3 more
  • falling out a window
  • independent film
  • two word title
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Cast & crew

Prime Suspect Cast & Characters

Michael Parks leads the cast as Bill Nevins, with Doug McClure as Dr. Brand and Billy Drago as Cyril. Directed by Bruce Kimmel; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bruce Kimmel

One more film directed by Bruce Kimmel: Rappin’ N’ Rhymin’.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Prime Suspect

10 cars on screen, including the 1985 GMC Jimmy and the 1985 GMC Jimmy.

All 10 cars
  • 1985 GMC Jimmy in Prime Suspect 1985 GMC Jimmy Minor role
  • 1985 GMC Jimmy in Prime Suspect 1985 GMC Jimmy Minor role
  • 1988 GMC Sierra in Prime Suspect 1988 GMC Sierra Minor role
  • John Deere 410 C in Prime Suspect John Deere 410 C Minor role
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Prime Suspect Also Known As

Also known as “Trauma”.

Also known as
  • Trauma

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FAQ

Prime Suspect FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Prime Suspect?

Prime Suspect runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Prime Suspect released?

Prime Suspect was released in 1989.

Who directed Prime Suspect?

Prime Suspect was directed by Bruce Kimmel.

More films by Bruce Kimmel

Who is in the cast of Prime Suspect?

Prime Suspect stars Michael Parks as Bill Nevins, Doug McClure as Dr. Brand and Billy Drago as Cyril, among 12 credited actors.

Does Prime Suspect have a post-credit scene?

No. Prime Suspect has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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