Woman of Desire

Woman of Desire

At sea, your nightmares become reality.

R 1994 · 97 min · ★ 4.3 · Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Christina Ford is a temptress who isn't afraid to use her desires to get what she wants. When her wealthy boyfriend, identical twin Ted Ashby hires retired cop Jack Lynch to captain their yacht, passions ignite at sea and Jack finds himself a pawn in a game where there are no rules. In their world, nobody is who they appear to be and the only one who knows the truth is dead. After washing ashore, Jack is accused of murdering his boss, Ted, and raping the victim's girlfriend, Christina. With no one believing his side of the story, Jack seeks the help of veteran attorney Walter J. Hill to prove his innocence.

Directed by Robert Ginty · Written by Robert Ginty

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Jeff Fahey Jack Lynch
Bo Derek Christina Ford
Steven Bauer Jonathan Ashby / Ted Ashby
Robert Mitchum Walter J. Hill
Thomas Hall Norman Landis
John Matshikiza Det. Louis Stone
Warrick Grier Officer Miller
Todd Jensen Windell Huston
Michael McCabe Dr. Richard Brooks
John Carson Judge Parker
Peter Holden Michael Altman
Ellia Thompson Elizabeth Hill

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