
Unlawful Entry(1992)
“A man obsessed will do anything for love... A cop obsessed can get away with it.”
Overview
Happily married Michael and Karen Carr call the police after Karen is held at knife point during a failed robbery attempt in their home. Before long, one of the responding officers, Officer Pete Davis, helps arrange the installation of a new security system, taking extra interest in the couple's case. As a result, the grateful Carrs invite him to stay for dinner and they strike up an unexpected friendship. However, as the lonely policeman develops an intense fixation on Karen, his take on friendship develops into a dangerous obsession soon becoming the Carrs' worst nightmare.
Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Studio
Largo Entertainment
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$57M
Cast

Kurt Russell
as Michael Carr

Ray Liotta
as Officer Pete Davis

Madeleine Stowe
as Karen Carr

Roger E. Mosley
as Officer Roy Cole

Ken Lerner
as Roger Graham

Deborah Offner
as Penny, Karen's Friend

Johnny Ray McGhee
as Ernie Pike

Carmen Argenziano
as Jerome Lurie

Andy Romano
as Captain Russell Hayes

Sonny Carl Davis
as Neighbor Jack

Sherrie Rose
as Girl in Jeep

Lynn Eastman-Rossi
as Candace Lurie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$23M
Box Office
$57M
Production Companies
Largo Entertainment • JVC • 20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Unlawful Entry?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Unlawful Entry (1992).
What is Unlawful Entry about?▼
Happily married Michael and Karen Carr call the police after Karen is held at knife point during a failed robbery attempt in their home. Before long, one of the responding officers, Officer Pete Davis, helps arrange the installation of a new security system, taking extra interest in the couple's case. As a result, the grateful Carrs invite him to stay for dinner and they strike up an unexpected friendship. However, as the lonely policeman develops an intense fixation on Karen, his take on friendship develops into a dangerous obsession soon becoming the Carrs' worst nightmare.
Who directed Unlawful Entry?▼
Unlawful Entry was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and released in 1992. It is a thriller, mystery film.
How long is Unlawful Entry?▼
Unlawful Entry has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Unlawful Entry?▼
The cast of Unlawful Entry includes Kurt Russell as Michael Carr, Ray Liotta as Officer Pete Davis, Madeleine Stowe as Karen Carr, Roger E. Mosley as Officer Roy Cole, Ken Lerner as Roger Graham and more.
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