The Mean Season (1985)

  • R
  • 02/15/1985 (US)
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • 1h 43m

A time between summer... and murder.

Overview

A routine investigation of a shocking murder takes a bizarre twist when the killer contacts the reporter and appoints him his personal spokesman. As the killer's calls and clues increase, the reporter is lured into a deadly trap.

Phillip Borsos

Director

John Katzenbach

Novel

Leon Piedmont

Screenplay

Cast

Kurt Russell's headshot

Kurt Russell

Malcolm Anderson
Mariel Hemingway's headshot

Mariel Hemingway

Christine Connelly
Richard Jordan's headshot

Richard Jordan

Alan Delour
Richard Masur's headshot

Richard Masur

Bill Nolan
Richard Bradford's headshot

Richard Bradford

Phil Wilson
Joe Pantoliano's headshot

Joe Pantoliano

Andy Porter
Andy García's headshot

Andy García

Ray Martinez
Rose Portillo's headshot

Rose Portillo

Kathy Vasquez

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