Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story

Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story

One man's obsession. One woman's struggle. One way out.

PG-13 1996 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.

Directed by Allan Kroeker · Written by Layce Gardner

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Rena Sofer Kerry Ellison
Victor Garber Jack Gilcrest
Maria Ricossa Liz
Réal Andrews Joey Westley
Sean McCann Mr. Ellison
Patricia Gage Mrs. Ellison
David Nerman Sam
Karen Allen Margaret
Don Francks Marty Brawner, Esq.
Karl Pruner Alex
Richard Fitzpatrick Mr. Hastings
Sherry Miller Jean Early

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