A Stranger in Town

Mar 29, 1995

1h 35m

★ 5.3

Overview

In this made-for-TV movie, Kay's (Jean Smart) small-town life allows her to manage the challenges of caring for her sick baby. But when a mysterious stranger (Gregory Hines) invades her home and reveals that he knows all too many things about Kay's past, she must work fast to preserve her peace -- even if it means taking matters and the law into her own hands.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Hearst Entertainment Productions

A Stranger in Town Trailers

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Cast

Rose

Jean Smart

Barnes

Gregory Hines

Larry

Jeffrey Nordling

Jeanine

Lucinda Jenney

Pharmacist

Dave Florek

Sheriff

Richard Riehle

Bud

Chad Cox

Mrs. Bowden

Anne Mattingly

James

Daniel Barnhart

Gas Station Attendant

Michael Marich

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