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Touched By Evil

Touched By Evil

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Touched By Evil

"Every step she takes. Every move she makes. Someone is watching."

1997

1h 36m

5.5(2 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Successful business advisor Ellen Collier is attacked by a serial rapist, and becomes frightened and withdrawn after the incident. She begins to regain her confidence with the help of her friends and her new boyfriend Jerry, but a series of events make her suspect Jerry was responsible for the crime.

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ABC

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

Ellen Collier

Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Jerry Braskin

Susan Ruttan

Susan Ruttan

Madge Jaynes

Charlayne Woodard

Charlayne Woodard

Det. Duvall

Tracy Nelson

Tracy Nelson

Clara Devlin

Peter Mustapic

Police Officer

Creative team

Directed by: James A. Contner
Written by: Phil Penningroth
Produced by: Harry R. Sherman

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