A Prowler in the Heart

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A Prowler in the Heart

1973

1h 13m

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Overview

A mystery novelist meticulously creates an alibi to keep her husband from being convicted of murder.

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6 members

Acting

Colleen Dewhurst

Margery Landing

Acting

Martin Sheen

Tony Parrish

Acting

Ruth McDevitt

Doreen

Acting

Lee Bergere

Luigi

Acting

Lorraine Gary

Liz Elliott

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Bob Harks

Waiter

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