Wayne Northrop Movies
- 1996
In this suspenseful made-for-TV thriller, a little girl finds herself tormented by scary visions of a woman in trouble. Lisa then receives information about a missing child's body. Her mother, knowing full well what her daughter is going through, hurries to help her solve the mystery for she fears that if they do not, Lisa herself may be next on the killer's list of victims. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Cheryl Ladd, Duncan Regehr, (more)
- 1995
Diedre Hall, popular star of the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives, plays herself in this made-for-TV biopic. Although she outwardly appears to "have it all"--beauty, fame, money, adulation--Deidre Hall lives in a state of constant torment because of her inability to conceive a child. "I will do anything in the world to have a family", declares Hall to her husband and, ultimately, the world. The actress' problem (exacerbated by six unsuccessful in-vitro fertilization procedures) not only causes the breakup of her marriage and her decision to forsake her soap-opera stardom at the height of her popularity, but also compels her to investigate the possibility of surrogate parenthood. Then, in 1991, she has a fateful meeting with a young and eminently fertile woman named Robin (Eve Gordon. In addition to the titular star, the film also features guest appearances by Hall's twin sister Andrea Hall-Gengler and several of her Days of Our Lives colleagues. Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story originally aired December 10, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
The story of Olympic downhill racer Bill Johnson is related in this made-for-TV biopic. Future ER star Anthony Edwards plays Johnson, who while growing up in Oregon was known far and wide for his capacity as a troublemaker. After several brushes with the law (one landing him behind bars), Johnson straightens out and flies right when he develops an interest in skiing. Dennis Weaver co-stars as Johnson's supportive dad. Going for the Gold was first telecast May 18, 1985, less than a year after Johnson's Gold Medal win at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Beggarman, Thief is the 4-hour sequel to the ratings-busting miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man; both productions were based on the works of novelist Irwin Shaw. For the purposes of the sequel, a new member of the Jordache clan is introduced: filmmaker Gretchen Jordache Burke, played by Jean Simmons. It is Gretchen's task to keep the family together after the murder of her brother Tom (played by Nick Nolte in Rich Man, Poor Man) and the recent disappearance of her other brother Rudy (Peter Strauss, re-creating his RMPM role). Originally presented in two parts, Beggarman, Thief was first telecast November 26 and 27, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jean Simmons, Glenn Ford, (more)
- 1979
Now that John-Boy is a war correspondent for "Stars and Stripes," his brothers Ben (Eric Scott) and Jim-Bob (David W. Harper) are anxious to get into uniform and serve their country as well. On the other hand, brother Jason (Jon Walmsley) is reluctant to enlist, sincerely believing that it is wrong to take the life of a fellow human being. Of course, he could register as a conscientious objector -- but wouldn't such an action forever brand him as a coward? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
