| Profile of a Serial Killer | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Steve Jodrell |
| Written by | Jutta Goetze (story), Roger Simpson |
| Starring | Rebecca Gibney Shane Feeney-Connor Hugh Jackman |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
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When a shocking massacre in a small-town diner leaves no clues, Forensic Psychologist Dr. Jane Halifax (Gibney) teams up with Senior Detective Eric Ringer (Jackman) for one of the toughest cases of their careers. [3]
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