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ACTION . 2009 . 1h 34m . 3.5/10

A Lonely Place for Dying_

"In a covert war the only way to hide the truth is to bury it."

In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.

Starring Michael Scovotti, Ross Marquand, Michael Wincott
3.5/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
A Lonely Place for Dying poster
In a covert war the only way to hide the truth is to bury it.

In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.

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Cast
Michael Scovotti stars as Robert Harper in A Lonely Place for Dying.
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Year context
A Lonely Place for Dying was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB m...
A Lonely Place for Dying is a Action, Thriller, War film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

CAST (8)

Michael Scovotti
Michael Scovotti
Robert Harper
Ross Marquand
Ross Marquand
Nikolai Dzerzhinsky
Michael Wincott
Michael Wincott
Anthony Greenglass
James Cromwell
James Cromwell
Howard Simons
Brad Culver
Brad Culver
Captain Altman
Jason R. Moore
Jason R. Moore
Staff Sergeant Friedkin
Mike Peebler
Mike Peebler
First Lieutenant Hill
SJ
Stephen Jules Rubin
Buck Sergeant Konigsberg

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
3.5/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Lonely Place for Dying about?
In 1972, the conflict in Vietnam continues. The creeping threat of communism grips the nation in fear. In an abandoned prison on the US/Mexican border, KGB mole Nikolai Dzerzhinsky waits for his contact from the Washington Post. He holds explosive evidence against the CIA, information he will trade for asylum in the United States. Special Agent Robert Harper's orders are clear: take the documents from Dzerzhinsky and kill him.
How long is A Lonely Place for Dying?
A Lonely Place for Dying has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in A Lonely Place for Dying?
The cast of A Lonely Place for Dying includes Michael Scovotti, Ross Marquand, Michael Wincott, James Cromwell, Brad Culver.
What is the rating of A Lonely Place for Dying?
A Lonely Place for Dying has a rating of 3.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Thriller War
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