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The Seduction

  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
Morgan Fairchild in The Seduction (1982)
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A popular anchorwoman, Jaime Douglas, is stalked by a photographer who's obsessed with her and wants to win her affections at any cost.A popular anchorwoman, Jaime Douglas, is stalked by a photographer who's obsessed with her and wants to win her affections at any cost.A popular anchorwoman, Jaime Douglas, is stalked by a photographer who's obsessed with her and wants to win her affections at any cost.

  • Director
    • David Schmoeller
  • Writer
    • David Schmoeller
  • Stars
    • Morgan Fairchild
    • Michael Sarrazin
    • Vince Edwards
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Schmoeller
    • Writer
      • David Schmoeller
    • Stars
      • Morgan Fairchild
      • Michael Sarrazin
      • Vince Edwards
    • 40User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 20Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Photos99

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    Top Cast23

    Morgan Fairchild
    Morgan Fairchild
    • Jamie Douglas
    Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin
    • Brandon
    Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards
    • Maxwell
    Andrew Stevens
    Andrew Stevens
    • Derek
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Robin
    Kevin Brophy
    Kevin Brophy
    • Bobby
    Wendy Smith Howard
    • Julie
    Woodrow Parfrey
    Woodrow Parfrey
    • Store Salesman
    Betty Kean
    Betty Kean
    • Mrs. Caluso
    Joanne Linville
    Joanne Linville
    • Dr. Weston
    Marii Mak
    Marii Mak
    • Lisa
    • (as Marri Mak)
    Richard Reed
    • Floor Manager
    Bob DeSimone
    Bob DeSimone
    • Photographer
    • (as Robert De Simone)
    Michael Griswold
    • News Anchorman
    Marilyn Staley
    • Newscaster
    Diana Rose
    • Mrs. Wilson
    Shailar Schmoeller
    • Ricky Wilson
    Marilyn Wolf
    • Waitress
    • Director
      • David Schmoeller
    • Writer
      • David Schmoeller
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews40

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This film was one in a cycle of early 1980s thrillers with a voyeuristic stalking/peeping tom killer. The movies include Eyewitness (1981), Eyes of a Stranger (1981), The Fan (1981), Visiting Hours (1982), and Body Double (1984).
    • Goofs
      Jamie's neighbors would have definitely heard her screams after Derek kills Brandon, but none of them come to investigate.
    • Quotes
      • Brandon: I like looking at you.
      • Jamie Douglas: I like being looked at.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Missing/Ticket to Heaven/Vernon, Florida/The Seduction (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Love's Hiding Place
      Music by Lalo Schifrin
      Lyrics by Cliff Grisham
      Sung by Dionne Warwick

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 29, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Romance
    • Filming locations
      • Marina del Rey, California, USA(Derek's pier side lunch date scene with assistant.)
    • Production company
      • The Romantic Venture
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,378,339
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,378,339
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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