The High Price of Passion
1986 · 96 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, TV Movie
A college professor becomes obsessed with a prostitute.
Directed by Larry Elikann · Written by Mel Frohman
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Richard Crenna Williams Douglas -
Karen Young Robin Benedict -
Sean McCann John Benedict -
Terry Tweed Robin Benedict -
Richard Monette Joe Grant -
George R. Robertson Phillips - D David B. Nichols Bishop
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Michele Scarabelli Chris - S Samantha Langevin Ruth
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Wayne Best Keefe -
Carolyn Dunn Rhonda Benedict -
Michael Copeman Petrizzi
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