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The Watcher is a american film of genre Thriller released in USA on 8 september 2000 with James Spader

The Watcher (2000)

The Watcher
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Released in USA 8 september 2000
Length 1h37
OriginUSA
Genres Thriller,    Horror,    Slasher
Rating52% 2.6482652.6482652.6482652.6482652.648265

The Watcher is a 2000 American thriller film directed by Joe Charbanic and starring James Spader, Marisa Tomei and Keanu Reeves. Set in Chicago, the film is about a retired FBI agent who is stalked and taunted by a serial killer.

Synopsis

In Los Angeles, FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell (James Spader) is moments too late to save a young woman from a serial killer he has been investigating, who escapes. Campbell quits his job and moves to Chicago, where he is plagued by guilt-induced migraines. Campbell attends therapy sessions with Dr. Polly Beilman (Marisa Tomei), but otherwise has no friends or social life.

Actors

James Spader

(FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell)
Keanu Reeves

(David Allen Griffin)
Marisa Tomei

(Dr. Polly Beilman)
Ernie Hudson

(FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby)
Chris Ellis

(Hollis)
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