Cry of the Innocent (1980)
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Filmed in Ireland, Cry of the Innocent stars Rod Taylor as an American insurance executive on a grim mission. A private plane has exploded, killing Taylor's wife and children. Also on board was a scientist who was the target of the criminals who engineered the tragedy. The "maguffin" is a secret formula worth untold millions, and aiding Taylor in bringing the murderers to justice is journalist Joanna Pettet, who bears a close resemblance to Taylor's ex-wife (and no wonder, since Pettet plays both roles). Based on a novel by Frederick Forsyth, this made-for-TV espionager premiered on June 19, 1980. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 98 mins
Complete Cast:
- Cyril Cusack
- Walter Gotell
- Tom Jordan - Buck Haggerty
- Fidelma Murphy - Lady Clerk
- Joanna Pettet
- Joe Cahill - Fritz Grossman
- John Franklyn - Capo
- Philip Bollard - Steve Donigan Jr.
- Michael O'Sullivan - Officer Gordon
- Maire O'Neill - Hotel Manager
- Nigel Davenport
- Jim Healy - Sergeant
- Alexander Knox
- May Ollis - Martha the Maid
- Rod Taylor
- Des Cave - Supt. Flanagan
- Jim Norton
- Ronnie Walsh - Pete Medwin
- Alison McCormack - Melody Donegan
- Director(s):
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Writer(s):
- Sidney Michaels
- Producer(s):
- Michael O'Herlihy
- Categories:
- Television
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