To Kill a Stranger (1986) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
To Kill a Stranger (1986) — Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend…
To Kill a Stranger (1986) Storyline
Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator. After a car accident one day, Cristina brings the helpful Col. Kostik (Donald Pleasence) home and then kills him in self-defense when he violently attempts to rape and murder her. Terrified, she covers up her act and hides the body, yet in spite of her husband's efforts to protect her, a local police detective starts to figure out what really happened.
Full Cast & Crew
- Angélica María as Christina Carver
- Dean Stockwell as John Carver
- Donald Pleasence as Col. Kostik
- Aldo Ray as Inspector Benedict
- Juan López Moctezuma as Albert Morell
- Sergio Aragonés as Maj. Keller
- Ken Grant as Tom
- Jill Franklyn as Susan
- Rick Sharp as Benedict's assistant
- Juan José Gurrola as Truck driver
- José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla' as Gas attendant
- Arturo García Rubio as Sound assistant
- Joffrey de la Fontaine as Hotel manager
- Martin Lassalle as Sergeant
- Susana Kamini as Esbietha
Why Watch To Kill a Stranger?
The Vibe: To Kill a Stranger is a captivating and well-crafted crime and thriller movie from 1986. Directed by Juan López Moctezuma, and starring Angélica María, Dean Stockwell, Donald Pleasence Cristina Carver (Angelica Maria) finds herself in dire straits after she arrives to spend some time with her TV-reporter husband (Dean Stockwell) who is visiting a Latin American country run by a military dictator.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.1/10, To Kill a Stranger retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 28m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends crime with thriller elements, To Kill a Stranger deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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