Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
Matt Dillon
as Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
as Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von Sydow
as Thor Carlsson
Diane Ladd
as Mrs. Corliss
James Russo
as Dan Corelli
Adam Horovitz
as Jay Faraday
Martha Gehman
as Patricia Farren
Ben Browder
as Tommy Roussell
Briony Glassco
as Waitress
Galaxy Craze
as Susie
Joie Lee
as Cathy
Jim Fyfe
as Terry Dieter
