
TMDb Rating
6.3/10
216 verified votes
D.O.A. (1988)
MysteryThriller
96 min
"Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival."
Plot Summary
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
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Keywords to include
MysteryThrillerAnnabel JankelDennis QuaidMeg Ryan1988
Director
Annabel Jankel
Top Cast
Dennis QuaidMeg RyanCharlotte RamplingDaniel SternJane Kaczmarek
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