Dead Beat (1994)
- Starring:
- Bruce Ramsay, Balthazar Getty, (more)
- Director(s):
- Adam Dibov, Dwayne Shattuck, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Synopsis of Dead Beat
This drama combines elements of humor and sarcasm to chronicle to story of a charming serial killer in Albuquerque circa 1965. It is loosely based on a true story, a story that is said to have inspired Charles Manson. Kit is the narcissistic pathological liar and killer with a love of women. His story is told by his former follower Rudy. Kit lived to deceive. He would spend hours with makeup, hair dye and elevator boots to make himself resemble Elvis. He would say anything to get a woman into bed. He becomes romantically involved with Kirsten, a kindred spirit from a wealthy family. She is as manipulative as he and soon demands he prove his love for her. Kit trustingly tells her of a recent murder he performed. He had already confided in Rudy, but she figured he was lying. Kirsten uses the information to keep Kit close to her. She also tries to get rid of Rudy by messing up his relationship with Donna. Kit and Kirsten continue their increasingly intense game. It culminates in murder. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Dead Beat
- Bruce Ramsay - Kit
- Natasha Gregson Wagner - Kirsten
- Deborah Harry - Mrs. Kurtz
- Max Perlich - Jimmie
- Balthazar Getty - Rudy
- Meredith Salenger - Donna
- Sara Gilbert - Martha
- Alex Cox - English Teacher
- Director(s):
- Dwayne Shattuck, Adam Dibov
- Writer(s):
- Janice Shapiro, Adam Dibov
- Producer(s):
- Christopher Lambert, George Moffly
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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