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Woman of Desire (1994)

Christina Ford is a temptress who isn't afraid to use her desires to get what she wants. When her wealthy boyfriend, identical twin Ted Ashby hires retired cop Jack Lynch to captain their yacht, passions ignite at sea and Jack finds himself a pawn in a game where there are no rules. In their world, nobody is who they appear to be and the only one who knows the truth is dead. After washing ashore, Jack is accused of murdering his boss, Ted, and raping the victim's girlfriend, Christina. With no one believing his side of the story, Jack seeks the help of veteran attorney Walter J. Hill to prove his innocence.

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Top billed cast

Jeff FaheyJack Lynch
Bo DerekChristina Ford
Steven BauerJonathan Ashby / Ted Ashby
Robert MitchumWalter J. Hill
Thomas HallNorman Landis
John MatshikizaDet. Louis Stone
Warrick GrierOfficer Miller
Todd JensenWindell Huston
Michael McCabeDr. Richard Brooks
John CarsonJudge Parker

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