---
title: "Dead Before Dawn"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-before-dawn-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 238458
imdb_id: "tt0106680"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "R"
---

# Dead Before Dawn (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dead-before-dawn-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Dead Before Dawn is a 1993 television film directed by Charles Correll that dramatizes the real-life divorce of Linda and Robert Edelman. The story follows a woman who discovers that her husband, fearing the impact of their failing marriage on his professional reputation, has commissioned a hitman to murder her before their divorce proceedings can conclude.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman facing a violent divorce discovers her husband has hired an assassin to kill her."

### Why Watch
- It presents a dramatic narrative based on the real-life mid-1980s divorce of Linda and Robert Edelman.
- The plot features a high-stakes twist involving an undercover FBI agent posing as a contract killer.
- The film explores the intense psychological tension of a woman forced to fake her own death.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is currently unavailable on major streaming platforms, making it difficult to locate for viewing.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic television film with a serious tone, focusing on themes of domestic abuse and legal conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #true-crime-drama, #domestic-thriller, #fbi-sting-operation, #1990s-television-movie, #based-on-a-true-story

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The CW, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Correll
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC, Joel Fields Productions, Leonard Hill Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cheryl Ladd** as *Linda*
- **Jameson Parker** as *Robert Edelman*
- **G.W. Bailey** as *Masterson*
- **Kim Coates** as *Zack*
- **Matt Clark** as *John DeSilva*
- **Keone Young** as *Young*
- **Stanley Anderson** as *Ike*
- **Hope Lange** as *Virginia DeSilva*
- **Jensen Daggett** as *Dana Shoreham*
- **Hollis McCarthy** as *Miriam*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Dead Before Dawn?
The film is currently not available on major streaming services or digital rental platforms.

### Q: Is this film worth watching?
It is a compelling choice for viewers interested in dramatized true-crime stories and 1990s television thrillers.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of two hours.

### Q: Is this part of a series?
No, Dead Before Dawn is a standalone television film.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dead Before Dawn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/238458)
- [Dead Before Dawn (TV Movie 1993) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106680/fullcredits/)
- [Dead Before Dawn (1993) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/238458-dead-before-dawn/cast)
- [Dead Before Dawn 영화 스트리밍](https://www.justwatch.com/kr/%EC%98%81%ED%99%94/dead-before-dawn)
- [Dead Before Dawn (1993) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dead-before-dawn/credits)
- [Dead Before Dawn Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/dead-before-dawn/1106036/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*