The High Price of Passion (1986)
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The fact-based NBC movie The High Price of Passion was adapted by Mel Frohman from the book by Russell M. Glitman. Set in and around Tufts University, this is a sad story of obsession and murder, focusing on middle-aged anatomy professor Williams Douglas (Richard Crenna) and greedy 21-year-old prostitute Robin Benedict (Karen Young). Hoping to literally buy Robin's love, Douglas showers her with money, ultimately squandering 67,000 dollars on the callous young woman. Not surprisingly, Robin plays Douglas for a sucker and laughs in his face, with tragic results. Told in flashback from the luckless Prof. Douglas' point of view, The High Price of Passion made its NBC debut on November 30, 1986 -- instantly stirring up a maelstrom of controversy when Tufts' board of directors strenuously objected to the film's suggestion that the University was located within shouting distance of Boston's red-light district. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Richard Crenna - Williams Douglas
- Philip Akin - Locksmith
- Tom Butler - Security Man
- Carolyn Dunn - Rhonda Benedict
- Samantha Langevin - Ruth
- Sean McCann - John Benedict
- George R. Robertson - Phillips
- Michele Scarabelli - Chris
- Richard Fitzpatrick - Clerk
- Wayne Best - Keefe
- Steven Flynn - Willie
- Karen Young - Robin Benedict
- Walker Boone - Bartender
- Michael Copeman - Petrizzi
- Eric Keenleyside - David
- Cec Linder - Judge
- Richard Monette - Assistant D.A. Joe Grant
- Kelly Rowan - 3rd Student
- Shannon Tweed
- Jim Bearden - Detective Merrill
- David Clement - 1st Carpet Man
- Bob Collins - Hardhat
- Director(s):
- Larry Elikann
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