Movie: Night Owl

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals

Julia

James Wilder
James Wilder

Harry

Louis Ferreira
Louis Ferreira

Alex

Allison Hossack
Allison Hossack

Jackie

Jackie Burroughs
Jackie Burroughs

Dr. Matthews

Réal Andrews
Réal Andrews

Ivan

Asta Abraham
Asta Abraham

Lynette

Maureen Brown
Maureen Brown

Raye Dubois

Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon

Station Manager

Susan Horton
Susan Horton

Dancer in Park

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    New York: Every night the mysterious "Night Owl" goes on the air with her moody radio show. She seems to have an inexplicable influence on some men; several of Julie's friends commit suicide while listening to her voice. She fears for her husband Harry, who becomes more and more distant from her.

  • Release Date

    1993-08-19

  • Average

    3.2

  • Rating:

    1.6 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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