Letters from a Killer
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Letters from a Killer

Don't open the mail.

5.4 / 10 1998 1h 40mR English
DramaMysteryThriller

Storyline

A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name

Cast & Crew

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Race Darnell

Lead
Gia Carides

Gia Carides

Lita

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

Horton

Kim Myers

Kim Myers

Gloria Stevens

Olivia Birkelund

Olivia Birkelund

Stephanie

Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Ruscio

Elizabeth Ruscio

Judith Sutton

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Brinker

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Carson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Letters from a Killer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker