Overview
Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
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DirectorJames Dearden
WriterJames Dearden
Cast
Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss
James Russo
Dan Corelli
Adam Horovitz
Jay Faraday
Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren
Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell
Briony Glassco
Waitress
Galaxy Craze
Susie
Joie Lee
Cathy
Jim Fyfe
Terry Dieter
Frederick Koehler
Mickey
Elżbieta Czyżewska
Landlady
Shane Rimmer
Commissioner Malley
Leslie Lyles
Mrs. Roussell
Rory Cochrane
Chico
James Bonfanti
Young Jonathan
Sarah Keller
Lecturer
Lia Chang
Shoe Saleslady
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$15M
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132
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026