The Absolute Truth (1996)
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Synopsis of The Absolute Truth
Clearly inspired by the events surrounding the Bill Clinton sex scandal, the made-for-TV The Absolute Truth starsJane Seymour as Alison Reid, crusading anchorwoman for the top-rated TV magazine show "Focus." Upon obtaining evidence that powerful senator and presidential candidate Jake Slaughter (Bruce Greenwood) has sexually harassed his press secretary Jean Douglas (Linda Purl), Alison wants to make her findings public--but fears that she will damage the reputation of Jean, who happens to be her best friend. Not so nobly motivated is the production staff of "Focus", which uses questionable tactics to bring the truth forward, thereby revealing that Slaughter has secured Jean's silence by threatening to expose an unpleasant secret from her own past. An ironic ending caps this feature-length ethical debate, which originally aired April 30, 1997 on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Absolute Truth
- William Devane - Sen. Emmett Hunter
- Bruce Greenwood - Jake Slaughter
- Linda Purl - Jean Douglas
- Christopher Crumb - Ray
- Torri Higginson
- Ramona Milano
- Marina Gonzalez Palmier - Patti Gonzalez
- Trevor Cameron Smith - Luiz Gonzales Jr.
- Jeff Grantham - Dr. Rutledge
- Sean McCann - Hal Gelson
- Frank Moore - Mike Tomel
- Jane Seymour - Alison Reid
- Andy Velasquez
- Mario Romano - Mitko
- David Black - President Thomas
- Lynley Swain - Tiffany
- Director(s):
- James Keach
- Writer(s):
- Selma Thompson, Harriet N. Frances
- Producer(s):
- Susan Murdoch, Frederick Pierce, James Keach
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