Fatal Expressions

Fatal Expressions

1996 · 94 min · ★ 10.0 · Thriller

A young painter succeeds portraying scenes of violence and lust connected to real crimes that plague Los Angeles.

Directed by Joe Toppe · Written by Randy Maiers

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Jack Turturici John Roer
Liesl Lombardo Alex Neville
Palmer Lee Todd Sue Ryder
Trent Bross Steve Haun
Kate McIntyre Barbara Rendl
Bridget Flanery Kathy Kelly
Kandeyce Jorden Christy Chapel
Mother Love Gene
Robert Frank Telfer Detective #1
John Daniels Detective #2
Patrick Vollkommer Detective #3
Stan Rogers Detective #4

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