DramaTV Movie
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5.8 / 10 IMDb June 23, 1996 1h 41m
Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam vet on death row for killing a policeman. His childhood sweetheart, Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), is stunned to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him much to the dismay of her husband Keith and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. The trips to the prison take a toll on both her marriage and her family.
Director
Runtime
1h 41m
Release Date
June 23, 1996
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Rated
R
Languages
English
Country
United States of America, Canada
Writers
Awards
1 nomination
Cast
Sissy Spacek
as Pam O'Brien
David Strathairn
as Russel Gates
Arliss Howard
as Keith O'Brien
Janet Wright
as Fran
Lindsay Murrell
as Rebecca
Leslie Carlson
as Dan
Ken James
as Mel
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Christina Collins
as Ruth
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Andrew Sardella
as Mark
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Wayne Downer
as Policeman #2
Diane D'Aquila
as Angela
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Christine Reeves
as Cop’s Wife
Rufus Crawford
as Thibodeaux
Desmond Campbell
as Guard #1
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John Pearson
as Guard #2
No photo
Jefferson Mappin
as Guard #3
Kevin Rushton
as Guard #4
Dov Tiefenbach
as Mark's Friend
Craig Eldridge
as Policeman #1
Emily Andrews
as Teen Pam
Production Companies
Hallmark EntertainmentBarnstorm Films
Chris/Rose Productions
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