Paige Witte Movies
- 1994
A small town gas station in Texas provides the setting for this comedy drama by cult-movie maker Eagle Pennell. The station is run by Doc, an easy going guy, who is married to a most unpleasant wife who is having an open affair with a used-car salesman. Doc turns his eye upon the cute little barbecue stand owner down the street and begins dreaming of escape. Much of the film focuses upon the many people who frequent Doc's station, but seldom buy a thing. Other characters include Pee Wee, Big Silly and Little Silly, and Cecil. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Wiggins, Christine McPeters, (more)
- 1992
Based on Clifford Irving's novel Trial, this 2-part TV movie is set amongst the Texas elite. Peter Strauss plays Warren Blackburn, a brilliant but discredited trial lawyer. His career seems due for redemption when judge Louise Parker (Jill Clayburgh), formerly Blackburn's bitterest foe, appoints him to defend a homeless man charged with murder. Simultaneously, Blackburn is hired to defend flashy nightclub entertainer Faye Boudreau (Beverly D'Angelo) in a separate murder trial. While investigating his clients' background, Blackburn uncovers several unsavory facts. Should he reveal what he knows and thereby risk everything -- including his life? Part one of Trial: The Price of Passion was first telecast May 3, 1992; part two was shown the following evening. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
