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Touched by a Killer 2001

“She lied to free the man of her dreams...Now he may be her worst nightmare”

Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Director
Gilbert M. Shilton
Network
World International Network
Where to Stream
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What is Touched by a Killer?

Topic: Film "Touched by a Killer" (2001). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
2001
Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Release date
Jan 1, 2001
Original language
EN
Studios
World International Network
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 12 votes
Episode runtime
~87 minutes
Status
Released
Network
World International Network
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Topic: Film "Touched by a Killer" (2001).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Touched by a Killer.
Year: 2001.
Release Date: 01/01/2001 (US).
Genres: Crime and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 27m.
Plot: Reporter Nicki Barrington investigates a man on death row for the murder of a young woman. She finds the evidence was circumstantial and gets his conviction overturned. She falls in love with him but is nagged by doubts of his innocence.
Cast: Isabella Hofmann, James Wilder, Erin Gray.
Director: Gilbert M. Shilton.
Tagline: She lied to free the man of her dreams...Now he may be her worst nightmare.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Touched by a Killer is a crime and drama film released in the United States on January 1, 2001. (19 words)
Sentence 2 (Context/Director/Cast): Directed by Gilbert M. Shilton

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“A reporter falls in love with the death row inmate whose conviction she helped overturn.”

Reasons to watch
  • Engaging premise featuring a reporter who investigates circumstantial evidence and gets a conviction overturned
  • High-stakes romantic entanglement between the journalist and the man she freed
  • Psychological tension driven by nagging doubts about the released man's actual innocence
Keep in mind
  • Major streaming options are currently unavailable domestically according to source data

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas about reporters uncovering flawed convictions and romantic suspense involving doubt.

The film carries a serious crime and drama tone with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes, suitable for viewers seeking a concise psychological mystery.

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Major domestic OTT streaming platforms currently do not provide this title.

Is Touched by a Killer worth watching?

It is worth watching if you enjoy crime dramas that explore the psychological aftermath of overturning a wrongful conviction.

What is the runtime or binge duration?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.

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This is a standalone feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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