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The Man Who Wouldn't Die

"Who will survive the last chapter?"

This film concerns a writer of mystery stories who bases his villain on a criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is incarcerated in prison. Escaping prison after his apparent death in a fire, the criminal plans to revenge himself on the writer (Roger Moore) for 'stealing his personality', and proceeds to carry out a set of murders based around the novels. Moore is unable to convince the authorities of the true murderer and, alerted by an avid fan (Nancy Allen) who has psychic powers, seeks to trap McDowell into giving himself away.

Top Cast

  • Roger Moore

    Roger Moore

    Thomas Grace / Inspector Fulbright

  • Malcolm McDowell

    Malcolm McDowell

    Bernard Drake / Ian Morrissey

  • Nancy Allen

    Nancy Allen

    Jessie Gallardo

  • Jackson Davies

    Jackson Davies

    Lt. Powers

  • Eric McCormack

    Eric McCormack

    Jack Sullivan

  • Kevin McNulty

    Kevin McNulty

    Curruthers

  • Mina E. Mina

    Mina E. Mina

    Lawrence Rashad

  • Don MacKay

    Don MacKay

    Henry Graham

  • Bernard Cuffling

    Bernard Cuffling

    CNSL Thackery

Overview

This film concerns a writer of mystery stories who bases his villain on a criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is incarcerated in prison. Escaping prison after his apparent death in a fire, the criminal plans to revenge himself on the writer (Roger Moore) for 'stealing his personality', and proceeds to carry out a set of murders based around the novels. Moore is unable to convince the authorities of the true murderer and, alerted by an avid fan (Nancy Allen) who has psychic powers, seeks to trap McDowell into giving himself away.

Rating

6.3 / 10
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