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Probable Cause (1994): Cast

Probable Cause (1994) movie poster

Probable Cause is a 1994 crime drama directed by Paul Ziller, starring Michael Ironside as Gary Yanuck, M. Emmet Walsh and Craig T. Nelson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Probable Cause (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Ziller
Genres
Crime , Drama , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Probable Cause About?

The premise of Probable Cause without spoilers.

When a serial killer begins targeting police officers, the city’s streets become a zone of terror. As a wave of cop murders spreads, the remaining officers grow increasingly anxious, lacking any viable leads. The department’s best detectives must race against time to identify and stop the murderer before he strikes again.

Probable Cause Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • rape and revenge
  • serial killer
  • sleepwalking
  • cop killer
  • repressed memory
  • sexual harassment
  • internal affairs
  • nudity
  • female killer
  • female police officer
  • police officer killed
  • gang rape
+6 more
  • rape
  • vengeance
  • police
  • revenge
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Probable Cause Cast & Characters

Michael Ironside leads the cast as Gary Yanuck, with M. Emmet Walsh as Sadler and Craig T. Nelson as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire. Directed by Paul Ziller; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Probable Cause

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From the director

More from Paul Ziller

More films directed by Paul Ziller, best-rated first: Love in Store, Private Princess Christmas, Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans and Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows.

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Cars

Cars in Probable Cause

11 cars on screen, including the 1981 Pontiac Phoenix and the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.

All 11 cars
  • 1981 Pontiac Phoenix in Probable Cause 1981 Pontiac Phoenix Main role
  • 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera in Probable Cause 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Important role
  • 1990 GMC Safari in Probable Cause 1990 GMC Safari Minor role
  • 1987 Plymouth Sundance in Probable Cause 1987 Plymouth Sundance Minor role

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FAQ

Probable Cause FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Probable Cause?

Probable Cause runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Probable Cause released?

Probable Cause was released on November 20, 1994.

Who directed Probable Cause?

Probable Cause was directed by Paul Ziller.

More films by Paul Ziller

Who is in the cast of Probable Cause?

Probable Cause stars Michael Ironside as Gary Yanuck, M. Emmet Walsh as Sadler and Craig T. Nelson as Lieutenant Louis Whitmire, among 11 credited actors.

Does Probable Cause have a post-credit scene?

No. Probable Cause has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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