Steve Martini: Undue Influence (1996)
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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,… More 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. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bruce Pittman
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Unrated,
- On DVD
- Sep 13, 2005
- Studio
- Platinum Disc LLC
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Cast
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Brian Dennehy
as Paul Madriani
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Patricia Richardson
as Laurel Vega
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Jean Smart
as Dana Colby
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Alan Rosenberg
as Harry Hines
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Joe Grifasi
as Clem
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Richard Masur
as Jack Vega
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Eric Michael Cole
as Danny Vega
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Allison Mackie
as Melanie Vega
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Doren Fein
as Sarah Madriani
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Rosemary Dunsmore
as Carla Morgan
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Brenda Bazinet
as Nicole Madriani
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Jayne Eastwood
as Mrs. Miller
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Victor Ertmanis
as Colin Demming
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Donna Goodhand
as Kathy Merlow
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Peter Krantz
as Fred Travis
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Karen LeBlanc
as Aisha
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Kari Matchett
as Marcie Reed
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James Purcell
as Det. Lama
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Claire Rankin
as Cindy
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Michael Ricupero
as George Merlow
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Anthony Sherwood
as Charles Franklin
