Star Struck

2000 · 92 min · ★ 3.5 · Thriller

A man thinks he's found a cheap thrill, but discovers it's thrown him into a world of danger in this steamy drama. A filmmaker (Nero Campbell) who has moved into a new home discovers to his pleasant surprise that his next door neighbor is a beautiful woman (Amber Smith) who isn't inclined to keep her shades drawn. However, one night while watching her, he unwittingly becomes a witness to a murder, and soon the police have named the director as the prime suspect.

Directed by Byron Werner · Written by Stephen Johnston

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Nero Campbell Mick Davis
Amber Smith Vanessa Rio
Ursula Weiss Beth Davis
Justin Gray Tom Gamble
Damian Trevor Richmond
J. Michael Butters Johnny Lee
Kristina Estlund Det. Lisa Strong
Len Anderson Zach
Sonia Baumann French Maid
Kevin L. Bright Cab Driver
Mindy Hood Reporter
Mike McHugh Reporter

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