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Horror thriller

Rough Draft (1998): Cast

Rough Draft (1998) movie poster

Rough Draft is a 1998 horror thriller directed by Joshua Wallace, starring Michael Madsen as Haynes, Gary Busey and Arnold Vosloo. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Rough Draft (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Joshua Wallace
Genres
Horror , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rough Draft About?

The premise of Rough Draft without spoilers.

A struggling freelance writer delves into the city’s transvestite nightlife and unexpectedly witnesses a serial killer in the act. Instead of fleeing, the writer forms a bizarre alliance with the murderer to chronicle his motives and methods, while a haunted detective, tormented by his own personal demons, races to solve the grisly crimes.

Rough Draft Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • giallo
  • north american giallo
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • police station
  • police officer
  • police officer killed
  • stabbed
  • stabbed to death
  • killing
  • serial killer
  • transvestite
  • detective
+8 more
  • transvestism
  • murder
  • stalking
  • stalker
  • harassment
  • police
  • writing
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Rough Draft Cast & Characters

Michael Madsen leads the cast as Haynes, with Gary Busey as Nelson Keece and Arnold Vosloo as Stefan. Directed by Joshua Wallace; 20 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Rough Draft Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rough Draft.

Rough Draft (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Cars

Cars in Rough Draft

15 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Contour and the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 15 cars
  • 1996 Ford Contour in Rough Draft 1996 Ford Contour Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in Rough Draft 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1970 Volvo 1800 E in Rough Draft 1970 Volvo 1800 E Minor role
  • 1965 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Rough Draft 1965 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Background role
Details

Rough Draft Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Diary of a Serial Killer” and “Tod aus 1. Hand”.

Also known as
  • Diary of a Serial Killer
  • Tod aus 1. Hand
  • Tod aus erster Hand
  • Journal intime d'un tueur en série
  • יומנו של רוצח סדרתי
  • Hanglenyomat
  • Diario de un asesino en serie
  • На лезвии ножа
  • Pakt mit dem Bösen
  • Vrahova zpověď
  • 系列杀人日记
  • El diari d’un assassí en sèrie
+1 more
  • 系列殺人日記

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FAQ

Rough Draft FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rough Draft?

Rough Draft runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Rough Draft released?

Rough Draft was released on January 6, 1998.

Who directed Rough Draft?

Rough Draft was directed by Joshua Wallace.

Who is in the cast of Rough Draft?

Rough Draft stars Michael Madsen as Haynes, Gary Busey as Nelson Keece and Arnold Vosloo as Stefan, among 20 credited actors.

Does Rough Draft have a post-credit scene?

No. Rough Draft has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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