
What Happened to Bobby Earl?
1997 · Movie · 91 min · ★ 6.4
A first-generation college student thrives until his unexpected disappearance, leading his single mother on a dire quest to uncover his fate.
Also known as Murder in a College Town
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-01-28
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 91 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (5 votes)
Themes
- based on true story
- murder of son
Cast & crew

Kate Jackson
as Rose Earl
- DE
Drew Ebersole
as Bobby Earl

Matthew Settle
as Tom Stahl

Kristian Alfonso
as Chelsea Coals

Gary Basaraba
as Jack Dietrick

Neal Huff
as Michael Earl

Sean McCann
as Mr. Earl

Vince Corazza
as Mark

Henriette Ivanans
as Jenny Kozinski

Jody Racicot
as Andy
Directed by Bradley Wigor