Relentless
Killers aren't born. They're made.
R 1989 · 92 min · ★ 5.3 · Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Two Los Angeles police detectives hunt for a serial killer who randomly chooses his victims from a phone directory.
Directed by William Lustig · Written by Phil Alden Robinson
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Judd Nelson Arthur 'Buck' Taylor -
Robert Loggia Bill Malloy -
Leo Rossi Sam Dietz -
Meg Foster Carol Dietz - P Patrick O'Bryan Todd Arthur
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Ken Lerner Arthur - M Mindy Seeger Francine
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Angel Tompkins Carmen -
Beau Starr Ike Taylor -
Frank Pesce Marra - L Lou Bonacki Desk Sergeant
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George Buck Flower Old Man
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