Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story (1996)
One man's obsession. One woman's struggle. One way out.
Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.
Director: Allan Kroeker
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 27, 1996
Cast
- Rena Sofer - Kerry Ellison
- Victor Garber - Jack Gilcrest
- Maria Ricossa - Liz
- Réal Andrews - Joey Westley
- Sean McCann - Mr. Ellison
- Patricia Gage - Mrs. Ellison
- Karen Allen - Margaret
- Don Francks - Marty
- Richard Fitzpatrick - Hastings
- Sherry Miller - Jean
Screenplay
- Layce Gardner (Screenplay)
Music: Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Cinematography: François Protat
Editing: Jane Morrison
Production: Power Pictures, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Diana Kerew Productions, Lifetime
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story about?
- Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.
- Who directed Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story was directed by Allan Kroeker.
- Who stars in Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story stars Rena Sofer, Victor Garber, Maria Ricossa, Réal Andrews, Sean McCann, Patricia Gage.
- How long is Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story?
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story produced?
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story was produced in United States of America.