''Betrayal of the Dove'' is a 1993 American suspense film starring

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, Billy Zane, and Heather Lind in a screenplay co-written by actor-turned-author

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Plot

Single mother Ellie West (

), who is struggling to cut-free a deadbeat ex-husband (

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), finds love with surgeon Dr. Jesse Peter ( Billy Zane), who she meets at the consult for upcoming out-patient surgery. Encouraged by her close friend Una (

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) and supportive boss Sid (

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), she proceeds quickly but then has an unusual reaction when she is put under in the operating room, much to the dismay of the lead anesthesiologist ( Stuart Pankin). Post-surgery, Ellie begins to see strange signs indicating that she and her daughter Autumn (Heather Lind) may be in danger but she does not know why or of whom to be wary. Furthermore, Norman, a timid admirer (

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) may be the key to piecing together the bizarre alarms of danger going off all around Ellie."Betrayal of the Dove"
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Cast

as Ellie West * Billy Zane as Jesse Peter *

as Jack West *

as Una *

as Norman *

Heather Lind Heather Lind (born March 22, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for her portrayal of Anna Strong in the AMC series '' Turn: Washington's Spies''. She is the twin sister of actress Christina Bennett Lind.

as Autumn West *

as Sid *

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as Opal Vaneck * Stuart Pankin as Dr. Gabe *

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as Erotic Dancer

References

External links

* 1993 films American drama films 1993 crime thriller films 1990s psychological thriller films Films shot in California Films set in California Medical-themed films American erotic thriller films 1990s erotic thriller films 1990s English-language films Films directed by Strathford Hamilton 1990s American films {{erotic-thriller-film-stub