Time. It's running out for Dexter Cornell (Dennis Quaid). He has just 24 hours to find out who poisoned him... and why. In his bizarre and deadly search, everyone has a secret. Everyone is a suspect. Even the woman (Meg Ryan) who loves him. Directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, creators of superstar "Max Headroom", D.O.A. pulsates with explosive action and sizzling performances by Quaid and Ryan, two people who find themselves suddenly living on the edge. It's a night on the run, filled with fear, danger... and passion.

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D.O.A. (1988)

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Mystery/Suspense/Thriller · 1h 36m · 3/18/1988

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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.

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Time. It's running out for Dexter Cornell (Dennis Quaid). He has just 24 hours to find out who poisoned him... and why. In his bizarre and deadly search, everyone has a secret. Everyone is a suspect. Even the woman (Meg Ryan) who loves him. Directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, creators of superstar "Max Headroom", D.O.A. pulsates with explosive action and sizzling performances by Quaid and Ryan, two people who find themselves suddenly living on the edge. It's a night on the run, filled with fear, danger... and passion.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Companies

Bigelow Productions, Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures

Revenue

$12,706,478
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Cast
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Dennis Quaid

Dexter Cornell
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Meg Ryan

Sydney Fuller
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Charlotte Rampling

Mrs. Fitzwaring
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Christopher Neame

Bernard
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Don Worley

Student
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William Throckmorton

Kissing Booth Vendor
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Mark Lawyer

Art Patron
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Anne Catherine Carr

Guitar player
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Pat MacDonald

Timbuk 3
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Barbara MacDonald

Timbuk 3
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Matt Thompson

Frat Jock #2
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Gabriel Folse

Frat Jock #1
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Charles Beecham

English Professor
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Joye Swan

Survey Girl
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Marco Perella

Cabbie
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Wendye Clarendon

Barb
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Brent Anderson

Metcalf
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Bill Johnson

Desk Sergeant (as William Johnson)
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John Hawkes

Sloane
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Michael Costello

College President
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Bill Bolender

Nick Lang, Sr.
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Daniel Stern

Hal Petersham
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Jane Kaczmarek

Gail Cornell
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Robin Johnson

Cookie Fitzwaring
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Hillary Hoffman

Corey's Daughter
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Robert Knepper

Nicholas Lang (as Rob Knepper)
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Brion James

Detective Ulmer
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Jack Kehoe

Detective Brockton
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Elizabeth Arlen

Elaine Wells
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Karen Radcliffe

Jane Corey
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William Forward

Chief Resident
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Lee Gideon

Mr. Fitzwaring
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Jay Patterson

Graham Corey
Crew
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Annabel Jankel

Director
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Rocky Morton

Director
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Charles Edward Pogue

Writer
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Russell Rouse

Writer
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Disc Releases
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D.O.A.

(Blu-ray)

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D.O.A.

(Blu-ray)

5/15/2012

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D.O.A.

(Blu-ray)

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D.O.A.

(DVD)

10/1/2013

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D.O.A.

(DVD)

10/14/2003

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D.O.A

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

6/6/2012

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D.O.A.

(DVD, Jewel Case)

10/30/2018

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