Letters from a Killer

Letters from a Killer is a 1998 British-American crime drama mystery film starring Patrick Swayze as a man who is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet two more murders which he did not commit.

The movie is directed by David Carson, and also stars Gia Carides, Kim Myers, Olivia Birkelund, and Tina Lifford. It was directed by David Carson and writing by John Foster, Nicholas Hicks-Beach, and Shelley Miller.

Filming locations

 * Echo, Utah
 * Fair Oaks, California
 * Ione, California
 * Jordanelle Reservoir, Utah
 * Los Angeles, California
 * New Orleans, Louisiana
 * Reno, Nevada
 * Sacramento, California
 * Salt Lake City, Utah
 * Wendover, Nevada
 * Woodland, California
 * Glendora, California

Halting of filming
Letters from a Killer was originally supposed to be finished earlier than its release, but filming was halted for two months due to Patrick Swayze suffering serious injuries when he fell off his horse in May 1997 and hit a tree. He ended up with both legs broken and four tendons in his shoulder immediately became detached. Although it was eventually released, Swayze was reported to have trouble resuming his career.