Edithe Swensen Movies
A grieving widow runs into a frustrating wall of silence while investigating the unexplained death of her husband during a rowdy New Year's Eve party. When Bob McIntosh (David Cubitt) politely told a group of hard-partying teens that a room in his friend's house was off-limits, he never anticipated the brutal violence that followed. Frightened and desperate to avoid spending the rest of their lives in prison, the high school kids responsible for killing Bob refuse to deviate from their carefully crafted alibi during repeated police interviews. When the investigation headed by Detective Paul Jackson (Greg Grunberg) stalls out as a direct result of that secret pact, Bob's desperate widow Katy (Kim Raver) takes the investigation into her own hands. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kim Raver, David Cubitt, (more)
Inspired by the true life tale of the notorious con man who eluded the FBI for years, director Mikael Saloman's tense docudrama details the bizarre exploits of Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, whose elaborate façade began to unravel after he kidnapped his own daughter. With his cunning and chameleon-like ability to alter his appearance, skilled con artist "Clark Rockefeller" (Eric McCormack) effortlessly impersonated a variety of high profile figures. Soon after making his way into upper echelons of Boston high society, Rockefeller pulled off his most elaborate con ever by successfully courting and marrying Sandra Boss (Sherry Stringfield), a Harvard graduate and millionaire working for one of the city's top management consulting firms. Twelve years later, Sandra discover the incredible truth about her deceitful spouse after their marriage ends in divorce, and "Clark" kidnaps their daughter Reigh (Emily Alyn Lind) after losing custody of the girl during a bitter court battle. Desperate, she begins working with the authorities to get her daughter back, and is shocked to learn that the man she raised a child with changes identities like most people change socks. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eric McCormack, Sherry Stringfield, (more)
- 2007
- PG13
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A widow in mourning and a heartbroken artist enter into a passionate affair that helps to heal old wounds in this romantic drama starring Melissa Gilbert and Brad Johnson. Ofelia (Gilbert) is a single mother who recently lost her husband, and Matt is an artist who wanders the beach in search of inspiration. When these two damaged souls cross paths on a secluded beach, both begin to sense that they may one day love again. But even as their passions begin to reignite the dark clouds of the past begin to gather overhead, ominously threatening to snuff out what could be their last chance at love. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Melissa Gilbert, Brad Johnson, (more)
- 2003
Based on fact, this made-for-cable movie stars Elizabeth Berkley as Christine Dawson, an attractive and popular high school chemistry teacher. In her efforts to help all of her students succeed, Christine takes special interest in Josh Gaines (Corey Servier), a troubled student from a dysfunctional family. Unfortunately, Josh misinterprets Christine's concern and fantasizes that she is sexually attracted to him. Eventually, the delusional Josh attacks Christine, whereupon charges are filed -- but when the case comes to court, it is Josh who accuses Christine of coming on to him. With her career and reputation in tatters, Christine fights valiantly to let the truth be known to a hostile public. Student Seduction first aired May 5, 2003, on the Lifetime network. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Berkley, Corey Sevier, (more)
- 2002
Stressed to the max by her burned-out husband (Bruce Davison) and her slacker daughter (Terra Vnesa), teacher Susan Freeman (Kathy Baker) takes comfort in the fact that her 15-year-old son Matt (Paul Franklin Dano) is an honor student with an advanced sense of responsibility and a strong work ethic. But even the smartest of kids can make the dumbest of mistakes: While tutoring fellow student Francesca (Katie Stuart), Matt recklessly has sex with the girl -- getting her pregnant the first time out. At the risk of his future (and possibly his sanity), Matt not only takes upon himself the burdens and responsibilities of unwed parenthood, but also fights Francesca's efforts to give up the baby for adoption. Too Young to Be a Dad first aired June 10, 2002 on the Lifetime cable network. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Franklin Dano, Kathy Baker, (more)
- 2000
En route to her home town of Amphipolis in the company of her daughter, Eve (Adrienne Wilkinson), and her friend Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), Xena finds that it has become literally a ghost town, populated by corpses, wraiths, and ghouls. In trying to find out what had happened, Xena and her friends are besieged by all manner of horrors, not the least of which is a swarm of flesh-eating maggots. Meanwhile, watching from their heavenly perch, two archangels observe Xena dispassionately and discuss what may become her ultimate destiny -- ascending to the hellish throne of Mephistopheles. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
Tipped off by a man (Billy Jayne) whose fiancée has been killed in a grisly manner, Andy (T.W. King) teams with FBI agent Fallon (Jocelyn Seagrave) to hunt down the Wendigo, a vicious creature who tried to attack Piper (Holly Marie Combs). Alas, it soon develops that the hunted beast is a lot closer than Andy had ever imagined. Meanwhile, Prue's (Shannen Doherty) efforts to keep the auction house afloat may be jeopardized by one of Phoebe's (Alyssa Milano) most unsettling visions -- this one involving a "dead" kidnap victim who may still be alive. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Jocelyn Seagrave, Billy Jayne, (more)
- 1999
Prue (Shannen Doherty) befriends a young priest-in-training named Brendan Rowe (Michael Weatherly). It turns out that Brendan is going to need a lot more than friendship -- and a lot more than just one witch to extricate him from a devastating dilemma. It seems that Brendan's family has had a centuries-long history of warlocks, including his two brothers...who now want him to renounce his earthly goodness and join them on the Dark Side. And in other developments, Piper (Holly Marie Combs) is attracted to Josh (Shawn Christian) -- but actually going out on a date with him is a different matter. ~ Rovi
- 1998
Lonely teenaged witch Aviva (Danielle Harris) would give anything to be the fourth Halliwell sister -- and in hopes of being accepted into the fold, Aviva attaches herself to Phoebe (Alyssa Milano). Unbeknownst to the sisters, Aviva is under the influence of duplicitous priestess Kali (Rebekah Carlton), who wants to get her claws on the Halliwell girls' magic. This, however, is but one of many problems facing the Halliwells in this episode: Phoebe and Piper (Holly Marie Combs) have become rivals for the attention of hunky handyman Leo (Brian Krause), while the relationship between Prue (Shannen Doherty) and Andy (T.W. King) has reached a crossroads. Rebecca Balding, who would appear in later episodes as Elise Rothman, is here cast in a different but no less colorful part. ~ Rovi
- 1996
Inspired by a true story originally dramatized on the TV series Unsolved Mysteries, this made-for-TV thriller stars Megan Ward) as professional nurse Renee Perkins, whose friend and coworker Terry Deveroux (Kim Dickens) is murdered in a particularly vicious manner. Not long after the tragedy, Renee begins receiving psychic messages, suggesting that she has been "possessed" by Terry's spirit for the purpose of tracking down the murderer. Naturally, Terry wants to notify the police, but her doctor husband Bill (John Terlesky) is worried that such an incredible story might do damage to his career should it be proven false. Also known as Crimes of Passion: Voice from the Grave,the film made its NBC debut on March 20, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
Like so many lonely children before her, Starfleet brat Clara Sutter (Noley Thorton) creates an imaginary friend. Imagine her delight when her invisible companion Isabella suddenly comes to life! And imagine the crew's dismay when Isabella turns out to be a deadly and destructive alien energy form. Effectively juxtaposing the innocence of childhood with the horror of alien hostility, "Imaginary Friend was scripted by Edith Swensen and Brannon Braga," from a story by Jean Louise Matthias, Ronald Wilderson and Richard Fleigel. The episode was originally telecast May 9, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1988
A young boy slips through the cracks and ends up in the Navy in this made-for-television drama. Based on a true story, Rick Schroder stars as Calvin Graham, a mature-looking 12-year-old boy who enlisted in the Navy during World War II. Graham not only fought in the war but was honored for his bravery at Guadalcanal before his secret was discovered. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
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