Accidental Meeting (1994 film)

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Accidental Meeting
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GenreThriller
Written by Christopher Horner
Pete Best
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Starring Linda Gray
Linda Purl
Music by Patrick Williams
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerEd Milkovich
Producer Walter Klenhard
Production location San Diego
Cinematography Michael W. Watkins
EditorsRobert L. Sinise
David L. Bertman
Running time92 minutes
Production companies Paramount Television
Wilshire Court Productions
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
Release
  • March 17, 1994 (1994-03-17)

Accidental Meeting is a 1994 American made-for-television thriller film directed by Michael Zinberg, and starring Linda Gray and Linda Purl. The film was promoted as 'the female version of Strangers on a Train (1951)'. [1]

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Plot

Jennifer's husband is committing adultery. Maryanne's boss treats her like dirt. After an accidental meeting, the women decide to kill each other's men. Jennifer goes through with the deal, but Maryanne backs out. Jennifer, enraged, will not rest until Maryanne lives up to her part of the deal.

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References

  1. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors: Volume 1 by Jerry Roberts. p. 642