
Dead of Winter(1987)
“Katie McGovern will do anything to become an actress. Even if it kills her… tonight it might.”
Overview
A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
Director
Arthur Penn
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Revenue
$2M
Cast

Mary Steenburgen
as Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn

Roddy McDowall
as Mr. Murray

Jan Rubeš
as Dr. Joseph Lewis

William Russ
as Rob Sweeney

Ken Pogue
as Officer Mullavy

Wayne Robson
as Officer Huntley
Mark Malone
as Roland McGovern

Michael Copeman
as Highway Patrolman

Sam Malkin
as Gas Jock
Pamela Moller
as Woman at Audition
Dwayne McLean
as Killer
Paul Welsh
as New Year's Eve Reveler
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead of Winter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dead of Winter (1987).
What is Dead of Winter about?▼
A fledgling actress is lured to a remote mansion for a screen-test, soon discovering she is actually a prisoner in the middle of a blackmail plot.
Who directed Dead of Winter?▼
Dead of Winter was directed by Arthur Penn and released in 1987. It is a thriller, horror film.
How long is Dead of Winter?▼
Dead of Winter has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead of Winter?▼
The cast of Dead of Winter includes Mary Steenburgen as Julie Rose / Katie McGovern / Evelyn, Roddy McDowall as Mr. Murray, Jan Rubeš as Dr. Joseph Lewis, William Russ as Rob Sweeney, Ken Pogue as Officer Mullavy and more.
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