Midnight Edition

Midnight Edition

Midnight Edition

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Midnight Edition

"A good report never reveals the source... of his obsession."

1993

1h 37m

7.5(2 votes)

Thriller

Overview

After interviewing a convicted killer, a reporter becomes obsessed with his mesmerizing subject. When his life is threatened, he comes to his senses, but it may be too late to save his family.

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9 featured cast members

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Will Patton

Will Patton

Jack Travers

Michael DeLuise

Michael DeLuise

Darryl Weston

Clare Wren

Clare Wren

Sarah Travers

Judson Vaughn

Will Jenkins

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Reginald Brown

Patty Parker

Karen Allendale

Collin Alexander Brown

Nate Allendale

Tony Vaughn

Tony Vaughn

Warden Price

Stephanie Astalos-Jones

Stephanie Astalos-Jones

Coroner

Creative team

Directed by: Howard Libov
Written by: Howard Libov
Yuri Zeltser

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