D.O.A.

In "D.O.A." (1988), Dexter Cornell, a college professor, discovers he has been poisoned and has only days to live. He sets out to unravel the mystery of his own murder, uncovering a web of deception and betrayal. As time ticks away, Dexter races against the clock to solve his own murder while trying to stay alive. Main characters include Dexter Cornell, an English professor turned unlikely detective, and Sydney Fuller, a seductive student who becomes entangled in the dangerous game of murder and intrigue. The film is a neo-noir thriller filled with suspense and twists as Dexter fights to uncover the truth before his time runs out. The central conflict revolves around Dexter's desperate pursuit of his own killer, leading him down a dark and perilous path where anyone could be a suspect. As the tension rises and clues add up, Dexter must confront his own demons and face some shocking revelations about those closest to him.