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The Sweet Scent of Death

19841h 13mPeter Sasdy

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An overworked American ambassador working in the UK attempts to spend more time with his wife by visiting a countryside mansion, but soon the trip turns into a nightmare with his wife haunted by a stalker seemingly from her past.

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What is The Sweet Scent of Death (1984) about?

An overworked American ambassador working in the UK attempts to spend more time with his wife by visiting a countryside mansion, but soon the trip turns into a nightmare with his wife haunted by a stalker seemingly from her past.

Who stars in The Sweet Scent of Death?

The Sweet Scent of Death stars Dean Stockwell (Greg Denver), Shirley Knight (Ann Fairfax Denver), Michael Gothard (Terry Marvin), Carmen du Sautoy (Suzy Kendrick), Robert Lang (Detective Sergeant Wells). The film was directed by Peter Sasdy.

How long is The Sweet Scent of Death?

The Sweet Scent of Death has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

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