---
title: "Letters from a Killer"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/letters-from-a-killer-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38017
imdb_id: "tt0119522"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 79
content_rating: "R"
---

# Letters from a Killer (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/letters-from-a-killer-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Letters from a Killer is a 1998 British-American crime drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by David Carson. The movie features Patrick Swayze in the lead role as a man who is falsely convicted of murdering his wife. During his incarceration, he seeks solace by corresponding with four different women. Following a second court appearance, he is eventually released from prison. However, his freedom is short-lived as he is framed for two additional murders that he did not commit. To address these new allegations, he attempts to clear his name with the assistance of his former prison guard. The production, which is rated R, also features cast members Gia Carides, Roger E. Mosley, and Bruce McGill. The film was produced by Bertil Ohlsson and Peter Snell for the studio Screen Media. It has a runtime of approximately one hour and forty minutes to one hour and forty-five minutes depending on the source. The project is categorized under the genres of drama, mystery, thriller, and crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Carson
- **Networks / Studios**: J&M Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Swayze** as *Race Darnell*
- **Gia Carides** as *Lita*
- **Roger E. Mosley** as *Horton*
- **Kim Myers** as *Gloria Stevens*
- **Olivia Birkelund** as *Stephanie*
- **Tina Lifford** as *Elizabeth*
- **Elizabeth Ruscio** as *Judith Sutton*
- **Bruce McGill** as *Brinker*
- **Mark Rolston** as *O'Dell*
- **Don Stark** as *Geary*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Letters from a Killer online?
Letters from a Killer is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Letters from a Killer worth watching?
Letters from a Killer holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 79 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Letters from a Killer and when was it released?
Letters from a Killer is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Letters from a Killer?
Letters from a Killer was directed by David Carson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Letters from a Killer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38017)
- [Letters from a Killer (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119522/fullcredits/)
- [Letters from a Killer (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38017-letters-from-a-killer/cast)
- [Letters From a Killer](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Letters from a Killer - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/Letters-from-a-Killer)
- [프라임 비디오: Letters from a Killer](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0G57B1P5MMFBATYY0I8O1TWJCQ)

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