D.O.A.

D.O.A. (1988)

15
03/03/1989 (GB)
Mystery, Thriller
1h 36m

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.

  • Annabel JankelDirector
  • Rocky MortonDirector
  • Charles Edward PogueScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $12,706,478

Keywords

  • race against time
  • toxication
  • literature professor
  • culprit
  • relationship
  • divorce
  • glue
  • woman director
  • stealing manuscript

Top Billed Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Dexter Cornell

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Sydney Fuller

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Mrs. Fitzwaring

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Hal Petersham

Jane Kaczmarek

Jane Kaczmarek

Gail Cornell

Christopher Neame

Christopher Neame

Bernard

Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson

Cookie Fitzwaring

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Nicholas Lang

Jay Patterson

Jay Patterson

Graham Corey

Brion James

Brion James

Detective Ulmer

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