Another comment on here mentions that this movie reminded the person of "Helter Skelter". That's for a good reason. Both films were directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. Chomsky is a master at taking real life murder mysteries and conveying them to film. I have both "The Deliberate Stranger" and "Helter Skelter" on video, along with another Chomsky classic, "Billionaire Boys Club" starring Judd Nelson. I have saved these movies on tape over the years because I enjoy movies about true stories, and I enjoy watching them from time to time.
Mark Harmon was excellent in this movie. Previously, he had usually been cast as a "good guy" in most everything he did, and this film allowed him to stretch his acting muscles and show critics, casting directors, producers and directors that he could pull off a completely different character. Harmon was, and still is one of the leading actors in Hollywood today.
Mark Harmon was excellent in this movie. Previously, he had usually been cast as a "good guy" in most everything he did, and this film allowed him to stretch his acting muscles and show critics, casting directors, producers and directors that he could pull off a completely different character. Harmon was, and still is one of the leading actors in Hollywood today.