In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy (1995)
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Filmed on location in the Lone Star State, the made-for-TV In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy could be described as a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet, except that its perverse plot twists are more reminiscent of Jacobean than Shakespearean tragedy. After being rendered paraplegic in an accident, wealthy young Luke Constable (Michael Hayden) is deserted by his socialite girlfriend. In an extremely vulnerable state, Luke falls in love with Laurette Wilder (Laura Leighton), the daughter of a working-class family. Determined to prove that she isn't merely a golddigger, Laurette encourages Luke to break away from his family and turn his back on their fortune. Her stubborn pride ultimately shatters their marriage, but the couple remains in love--so much so that the now-impoverished Luke, determined to "make good" for his wife's sake, is willing to commit murder. Produced for the Fox network, the fact-based In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy debuted September 12, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Richard Crenna
- Rebeccah Bush - Pamela Jo Peyton
- Todd Duffey - Davey Coombs
- Marietta Marich - Mrs. Jennings
- Bonnie Bartlett - Aunt Alice
- Laura Leighton - Laurette Wilder
- Todd Terry - Billy Farber
- Bill Guthrie - Mr. Jennings
- Alissa Alban - Victoria Jennings
- David Denney - Cheeter
- Neith Hunter - Elaine Phelps
- Woody Watson - Deputy Waters
- Michael Hayden - Luke Constable
- Travis Davis - Terry Buffet
- Akin Babatunde - Herschel
- Mark Waters - Dwayne
- Director(s):
- Bill D'Elia
- Writer(s):
- Danielle Hill
- Producer(s):
- Chuck McLain
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