D.O.A.(1988)
“Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.”
Overview
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
Director
Annabel Jankel
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Dexter Cornell
Meg Ryan
as Sydney Fuller
Charlotte Rampling
as Mrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel Stern
as Hal Petersham
Jane Kaczmarek
as Gail Cornell
Christopher Neame
as Bernard
Robin Johnson
as Cookie Fitzwaring
Robert Knepper
as Nicholas Lang
Jay Patterson
as Graham Corey
Brion James
as Detective Ulmer
Jack Kehoe
as Detective Brockton
Elizabeth Arlen
as Elaine Wells
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Bigelow Productions • Laura Ziskin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch D.O.A.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for D.O.A. (1988).
What is D.O.A. about?▼
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
Who directed D.O.A.?▼
D.O.A. was directed by Annabel Jankel and released in 1988. It is a mystery, thriller film.
How long is D.O.A.?▼
D.O.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in D.O.A.?▼
The cast of D.O.A. includes Dennis Quaid as Dexter Cornell, Meg Ryan as Sydney Fuller, Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Fitzwaring, Daniel Stern as Hal Petersham, Jane Kaczmarek as Gail Cornell and more.
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