Undue Influence - 2-DVD Set

Undue Influence - 2-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
180 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1996 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Bruce Pittman

Written By:
Steve Martini
Philip Rosenberg

Actors:
Brian Dennehy ..... Paul Madriani
Patricia Richardson ..... Laurel Vega
Jean Smart ..... Dana Colby
Alan Rosenberg ..... Harry Hines
Joe Grifasi ..... Clem
Richard Masur ..... Jack Vega
Eric Michael Cole ..... Danny Vega
Allison Mackie ..... Melanie Vega
Doren Fein ..... Sarah Madriani
Rosemary Dunsmore ..... Carla Morgan
Falconer Abraham ..... Security Guard
Michael Anderson Jr. ..... Funeral Priest
Yank Azman ..... Jack's Lawyer
Brenda Bazinet ..... Nicole Madriani
Zachary Bennett ..... Teenage Gang Leader
John Boylan ..... Postal Worker
David Calderisi ..... Coroner
Roger Dominique ..... Fitness Guy
James Downing ..... Uniformed Cop
Jayne Eastwood ..... Mrs. Miller
Victor Ertmanis ..... Colin Demming
Ancile Gloudon ..... Jamaica Priest
Donna Goodhand ..... Kathy Merlow
Linda Goranson ..... Elevator Passenger
Barbara Gordon ..... Custody Judge
Paul Gordon ..... Maitre D'
Nicky Guadagni ..... Postal Supervisor
Kevin Hare ..... 1st Cop
Heidi Hatashita ..... Clerk
Meg Hogarth ..... Grace
Peter Krantz ..... Fred Travis
Peter Langley ..... Fire Captain
Karen LeBlanc ..... Aisha
Gord Martineau ..... Newsman
Kari Matchett ..... Marcie Reed
Wayne McNamara ..... Court Technician
Tom Melissis ..... Lawyer
Frank Moore ..... Mail Carrier
Tedde Moore ..... Corrections Officer
Panou ..... Rescue Worker
Arnold Pinnock ..... Paramedic
Laura Press ..... Jenny Lang
James Purcell ..... Detective Jimmy Lama
Claire Rankin ..... Cindy
Michael Ricupero ..... George Merlow
Ken Ryan ..... Male Reporter
Alwyn Scott ..... Jamaican FBI Man
Anthony Sherwood ..... Charles Franklin
Marc Strange ..... Judge
Ola Sturik ..... Female Reporter
Catherine Swing ..... Television Announcer
Tim Weber ..... Commentator
Scott Wickware ..... Fireman

Synopsis:

Just in case the title didn't spill the beans, this made-for-TV nail-biter was based on a novel by Steve Martini. In the midst of a bitter child-custody battle with her former husband, Jack (Richard Masur), Laurel Vega (Patricia Richardson) is accused of murdering Jack's new, pregnant wife, Melanie (Allison Mackie). Although he knows Laurel is innocent, Jack lies to the police, using his clout as a senator to rid himself of Laurel once and for all. She, in turn, could clear herself in a minute by revealing the name of the real murderer - but she can't without ruining the life of her 16-year-old son, Danny (Eric Michael Cole). Caught in the middle of this intrigue is Paul Madriani (Brian Dennehy), Laurel's defense attorney - and, incidentally, her brother-in-law. With more twists and turns than a mountain trail, the two-part, four-hour Steve Martini's Undue Influence pleased the crowd when it first aired over CBS on September 15, and 17, 1996.

Lawyer Paul Madriani becomes embroiled in his most baffling case at a most difficult time. His wife Nikki has died of cancer, and he's caring for his daughter Sarah while negotiating a custody settlement between his sister-in-law Laurel and her ex-husband, Senator Jack Vega, over 17-year-old Danny. When Vega's new wife Melanie is found murdered, suspicion points to Laurel who was filmed by a security camera arguing with her at her home just hours before the shooting. At the crime scene, Paul meets a long-time friend, U.S. Attorney Dana Colby, and grudge-bearing detective Lama, who claims an airtight case against Laurel. Paul tries unsuccessfully to arrange a plea bargain. Investigating, he finds the Vegas' neighbors, George and Kathy Merlow, have disappeared. His questioning of Kathy's postal co-worker is cut short by a package bomb meant for him. Before the blast that kills the co-worker and six patrons, but spares Paul, he learns the Merlows are hiding in Jamaica. A romance develops between Dana and Paul, as the search shifts to the island, with support of an FBI team. Paul locates Kathy Merlow, but gunfire from an unknown hit man sends them fleeing in different directions. Dana later reports the killer caught up with both Merlows and dumped their bodies in the ocean. Tipped by Dana that Senator Vega has made a deal for leniency in return for cooperation in a federal corruption probe, Paul exposes the senator on the witness stand at Laurel's trial In order to raise the possibility of other enemies and cast reasonable doubt on Laurel's guilt. When he discovers Kathy Merlow was an alias for a relocated witness reported killed in a car accident, he suspects her death was faked a second time. Peeling back layers of government cover-up, Paul wins Laurel's acquittal. A final attempt on Paul's life is thwarted when Laurel guns down the mystery hit man. Only then does he discover the identity of Melanie's murderer. It's a secret that strikes close to home-a secret Paul keeps to himself as he returns to his daughter.

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