Alexandra Paul Movies
Leggy, athletic leading lady Alexandra Paul spent her first years in films and TV in roles calling for acute physical fitness. Paul's earliest movie role of note was sensuous hitchhiker Becky in American Flyers (1986).Ms. Paul was cast against type in the Dan Aykroyd-Tom Hanks spoof Dragnet (1987) as the ever-imperiled Virgin Connie Swail (just plain "Connie Swail" by fade-out time). On TV, Paul had a recurring role as erstwhile detective Amy Hastings in the Perry Mason 2-hour specials of the late 1980s. In 1992, Alexandra Paul was cast as lifeguard Stephanie Holden on the internationally popular Baywatch, remaining with the series until bowing out in 1996. She remained a mainstay on women's programs and made-for-TV thrillers, all the while leading a vigorous off-screen life as a vocal activist for the environment, animal welfare and gay rights. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide- 2008
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Devastated upon receiving news that her estranged sister has been brutally murdered and frustrated that local police refuse to offer much help, a promising South Beach lawyer unearths some sordid details about her late sibling in this thriller highlighting the dangers of online dating. Stacy (Alexandra Paul) was accepting an award at a company banquet when her cell phone rang and her life was changed forever. Upon receiving the news that her sister Kate has been brutally strangled, Stacy beats a hasty retreat to her small hometown in hopes of getting some answers. The two siblings hadn't spoken since their parents died years ago, yet their sterile childhood home has remained virtually unchanged ever since that fateful day. When the local sheriff proves incapable or unwilling to offer any real answer, Stacy realizes that catching her sister's killer will be no simple task. As her investigation commences, resourceful Stacy discovers that Kate had a particularly suggestive profile on a tacky online dating site, and that her sister was scheduled to meet a number of men the night she was murdered. The deeper that Stacy delves into the profiles of the men her sister was involved with, the more convinced she becomes that she's closing in on the killer. Later, as Stacy's confidence leads to recklessness, she begins scheduling encounters with all of the men her sister was set to meet on the night of her death, in the process discovering that some are charismatic and sympathetic while others are utterly sleazy. As her investigation intensifies, Stacy begins to discover how little she really knew about the sister she recently lost. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Robyn Lively, (more)
- 2007
- R
Uprooted from her comfortable San Francisco home and transplanted to a generic Southern California suburb by her two well-meaning moms, open-minded high-school sophomore Tru despairs at being surrounded by close-minded football players and air-headed Paris Hilton wannabes until she gets the idea to combat small-town intolerance by co-founding a local chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance. Life in her new town isn't easy, so in order to fend off boredom, Tru frequently escapes into fantasy. But whether she's retreating into a picture-perfect, Leave It to Beaver-style household with two mothers and two fathers or dancing in the streets West Side Story-style, Tru's depressive new surroundings always remain the same once she's snapped back to reality. When the star quarterback at her new high school begins paying special attention to Tru, her initial elation is soon tempered by the revelation that he's actually just another closet case in search of a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Though Tru is at first frustrated by the prospect of putting on a false front in order to protect the athlete's true sexuality, she decides to address the homophobic attitudes of her new classmates directly by opening a local chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance. As the movement begins to gain steam, however, Tru is forced to reconcile her unguarded position on sexual orientation with the private pledge she has made to her closeted classmate. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Najarra Townsend, Bruce Vilanch, (more)
Allison (Alexandra Paul) has spent years behind bars after being accused of a crime she didn't even commit, and now that she's been released the time has come to take revenge on the men who made her do the time for their horrific crime. Years ago, a young boy was murdered, and the men responsible for the reprehensible act got off scot free. Now, as Allison prepares to prove her innocence and hold the true killers accountable for their murderous transgression, she's about to discover that they aren't afraid to kill again in order to remain free men. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Michael Woods, (more)
Nick Turturro, Dennis Christopher, and Alexandra Paul star in director Rex Piano's tightly-wound thriller concerning a group of group of kidnappers who take over an abandoned hotel while forcing the daughter of a well-known software engineer to access crucial government data. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Dennis Christopher, (more)
- 2006
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Michael Ironside, Costas Mandylor, and Alexandra Paul attempt to avert disaster when a volatile volcano threatens to turn New York City to ashes in director Robert Lee's made for television disaster film. A volcano has been discovered beneath the Big Apple, and it's about to blow. As the impending eruption continues to build in intensity, a bold group of unlikely heroes band dig a series of underground tunnels designed to safely filter the lava away from residential areas. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Costas Mandylor, Alexandra Paul, (more)
Filmmaker Chris Payne explores the many factors that played into the ultimate failure of the electric car to catch on with consumers, even as gas prices began to skyrocket, in a thoughtful meditation on the increasingly important role that renewable energy plays in modern society. Introduced as a means of providing an alternative to increasing oil consumption and reducing pollution in 1996, the electric car was all but a forgotten memory only a decade later -- but why? Though interviews with consumer advocacy experts, automotive industry experts, and oil industry heavyweights, Payne paints a though-provoking picture of a culture whose aversion to change and reliance on dwindling resources may be rooted in the financial concerns of a wealthy few, and may also be leading consumers down a troubling path. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Greg "Gadget" Abbott, Dave Barthmuss, (more)
When a woman trapped in a bad relationship follows the advice of a radio psychologist and winds up dead, her enraged lover follows the frequency towards revenge in director Douglas Jackson's tense nail-biter. Over the air psychologist Liz Manners (Alexandra Paul) always has an answer, even when it comes to the most pressing questions. Upon dishing out an extra helping of deadly advice to a desperate girlfriend, tragedy turns to terror when her grieving ex-lover devotes his life to Manners' death. Now with no place to run and nowhere to hide, one radio talk-show host is about to be silenced forever. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Gabrielle Carteris, (more)
A robbery victim moves to a gated community for solace and peace of mind -- only to find her darkest fears realized -- in this made-for-Lifetime thriller. Baywatch's Alexandra Paul stars as Laura Benson, a woman recovering from a harrowing, still-unsolved assault attempt. Prone to traumatic flashbacks that frighten her husband and teenage daughter, she moves to an upper-class, 24-hour-security neighborhood. But behind the gates of their tony suburb, something ominous lurks: a chipper but demanding next-door neighbor (Shannon Lawson). Laura suspects nothing at first, but when her daughter starts being harassed at school and strange goings-on begin happening around her guarded house, she's not sure whether the loose criminals are still tormenting her or if it is someone even closer to home. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Shannon Lawson, (more)
The earth has opened up and mankind must find out what is causing the destruction before it's too late in the one disaster film that offers no safe haven and no place to run to. An entire mountainside is transformed into a grinding field of rock, soil, and timber in a matter of minutes, and that's only the beginning of the chaos. As hikers run for their lives and ancient, monolithic trees are shredded into splinters, destruction sweeps across the landscape with no apparent cause, and no end in sight. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Vincent Spano, Alexandra Paul, (more)
A woman is thrown into an uneasy alliance with a felon in order to save her daughter's life in this made-for-cable thriller. Cheryl (Alexandra Paul) and Greg (Bruce Boxleitner) are the adoptive parents of Emily (Annie Bovaird), a young girl who has just been diagnosed with leukemia. Cheryl and Greg are stunned by the news, and are unsure of what to do when they're told a bone marrow transplant will be needed to save their little girl's life. The parents discover Emily's birth father is Kurt (Michael Riley), a convicted criminal; he is one of the only people with the marrow needed for Emily's treatment, but Kurt happens to have made some enemies in the mob, and in exchange for saving his daughter's life, he begins making demands that Cheryl is in no position to meet. Blood Trap was originally produced under the title Saving Emily, and was originally aired on the Lifetime cable network in 2004. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
A mother recently released from rehab attempts to bring her family together until fate takes a grim turn in this drama from prominent television writer and director Morrie Ruvinsky. Shortly after her release, Lainie Wheeler (Alexandra Paul) lands a job assisting a local television producer and slowly begins to reacquaint herself with her young daughters. When Lainie's car breaks down on the way home from work, baseball player Harry Brewer (Jonathan Higgins) kindly offers her a ride home. Unfortunately, Brewer's intentions are far from noble, and Lainie is soon locked in a life-and-death struggle that may shatter her fragile family ties forever. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Jonathan Higgins, (more)
Fans of the old Baywatch TV series take heart. Despite all evidence to the contrary, legendary lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff) was not killed in that explosion during the series' final season. Instead, he has been suffering from amnesia for the past three years, and has now re-emerged from the shadows with a stunning new fiancée in tow. The lovely Allison bears an astonishing resemblance to Mitch's long-dead sweetheart, policewoman Stephanie Holden -- as well she may, since Allison is also played by the series' Alexandra Paul. Virtually all of the old Baywatch regulars gather together for the lavish wedding of Mitch and Shannon in Hawaii, little suspecting that Allison is actually in league with an old enemy of Mitch's who has set his cold, black heart on a horrible revenge. Is there anyone in the wedding party who will step up and rescue Mitch from certain doom? Perhaps his ex-wife Neely Capshaw (Gena Lee Nolin), or the still beautiful, incredibly pneumatic Casey Jean Parker (who else but Pamela Anderson)? The sort of TV-movie fare for which sweeps weeks were invented, Baywatch Hawaiian Wedding made its Fox network debut February 28, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, (more)
When an escaped convict is discovered hiding in a barn by two young children, he convinces the kids that he is a ghost while learning an important lesson in paying penance for his crimes. Witt Hampton was a convicted embezzler sentenced to year behind bars for his greedy transgressions. Eventually, Witt grows tired of prison life and stages a daring escape. Later, while seeking refuge in an old barn, Witt is discovered by two young boys. In order to avoid being sent back up the river, the frightened convict convinces the kids that he is actually a friendly ghost, and soon joins them on a series of fantastic adventures. Gradually, the once unrepentant criminal becomes inspired by the innocence of the children he has befriended, making a pledge to redeem himself before making the inevitable trip back to the big house. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Diane Ladd, John Savage, (more)
Rob Malenfant's psychological thriller Facing the Enemy concerns psychotic killer Harlan Moss who plots revenge against the police detective who Moss believes caused the death of his wife. The revenge involves murdering the cop's wife, but not before seducing her. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Linden Ashby, Maxwell Caulfield, (more)
Disgraced airline pilot Hogan (Eric Roberts) is emotionally wounded after a crash landing a year earlier. Depressed as he is, he agrees to be the co-pilot for a transatlantic flight from London to the U.S. that otherwise would be cancelled because the actual co-pilot called in sick. Among the passengers on board the plane is a obnoxious wealthy executive, a celebrated athlete, a newlywed couple, an arrogant pilot, a murderer being transported for trial, and the lovely flight attendant, who is Hogan's old girlfriend (Alexandra Paul). Shortly after takeoff the cargo door blows off, rendering the pilot unconscious and Hogan has to pilot the uncontrollable plane to safety through a thunderstorm. ~ Buzz McClain, All Movie Guide
Can a caterer from Ohio find love in Los Angeles after spending a decade with the same man? Josh (Jason Stuart) is a thirtysomething gay man who came to Los Angeles from Cleveland ten years earlier with his significant other, Lyle (Rusty Updegraff). While Lyle has eased comfortably into the Los Angeles lifestyle, Josh is still a Midwesterner at heart, and he becomes aware of just how far off base he is when he learns Lyle has been having an affair. Josh breaks up with Lyle, and, suddenly single after a decade, he finds he's more than a little out of step with the Hollywood dating scene. Josh's friend Brandon (Christopher Cowen) assures him that it will only take ten dates for Josh to find the new man of his dreams, and after getting some fresh fashion advice from the wildly flamboyant Tex (Jim J. Bullock), Josh hits the Internet looking for love. However, Josh ends up kissing more than his share of toads as he searches for Prince Charming. 10 Attitudes marked the directorial debut of producer Michael Gallant; Gallant also co-wrote the film with leading man Jason Stuart. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jason Stuart
An upwardly mobile CCT executive finds his life and career suddenly spinning out of control after he uncovers a vast corporate conspiracy in this thriller starring Marcus Graham, Thomas Kretschmann, and Alexandra Paul. Will Patterson (Graham) was set to become a powerful executive at the time he stumbled into a far-reaching corporate cover-up, but now his life has completely fallen apart. Thankfully, despite his bleak outlook, Will has a lovely and dedicated crusader (Paul) on his side who's willing to help him navigate the treacherous waters on the horizon. When Will travels to the jungles of Indonesia to locate a tribe that has been forced off of their land by CCT, the stage is finally set for a deadly confrontation. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marcus Graham, Alexandra Paul, (more)
This family-themed comedy produced for the Disney Channel concerns a group of young computer experts who use their Internet skills to take over a toy company. The cast includes Rich Little, Dom DeLuise, Alexandra Paul, Michael Angarano, and Kevin Kilner. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Angarano, Dom DeLuise, (more)
- 2000
A man with an eye for beauty finds himself confronting the face of death in this thriller. Gary Whitford (Ron Silver) is a successful photographer who shoots centerfolds for an upscale men's magazine. Gary's wife died under mysterious circumstances, and he hasn't been able to get her out of his mind. One night, Gary discovers a woman named Elaine near the boathouse at his beachfront home; she's confused and looks badly beaten, and Elaine tells Gary she's been roughed up by her abusive boyfriend. Gary takes her in and gives her a place to stay while she heals. Noticing Elaine's natural beauty, Gary proposes taking some pictures of her, and before long he's transformed Elaine into a glamour girl with an international following. But after Elaine turns up dead, Gary begins to wonder if something is happening to him -- especially after he becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Exposed also stars former Baywatch star Alexandra Paul. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ron Silver, Alexandra Paul, (more)
- 1998
This educational film, hosted by Alexandra Paul, looks at the world's population problem. This critical issue is considered by many to be of paramount concern. The earth's population is increasing exponentially, with the numbers in the poorest countries expanding at the highest rate. The program takes the viewer to places such as India and Africa to view the results of unhindered population growth. A panel of experts and students discusses ways to control population and how people in industrialized nations can help by conservation of resources. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
"Never trust a man after midnight," mutters Vicky Mayerson (Michelle Johnson) in a bit of untimely advice she offers to her victims just before their life drains out entirely. The young serial killer is determined to murder each and every man who had assaulted her during her high school career, but she didn't count on the investigative prowess of detective Laura Underwood (former Baywatch actress Alexandra Paul). Directed by Marc S. Grenier, Eternal Revenge also features Anthony Michael Hall, Vlasta Vrana, and David Byron Elkin.
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexandra Paul, Vlasta Vrana, (more)
Johnny and Tanner are two brothers raised in a violently dysfunctional family, with a brutal psychopath for a father. One day, their father's abuse of their mother goes too far and tragedy strikes. Tanner winds up in jail, and Johnny is sent to a foster home, where he finally knows a stable life and a caring family. Years later, Johnny (Scott Waugh) is a college student with good marks and good prospects ahead of him, while Tanner (Sean Graham) is trying to dig himself out of a life of crime. Tanner calls Johnny and asks him for a favor -- he'd like his brother to vouch for him in a hearing with his parole officer in Hollywood. Johnny agrees, but then discovers that the hearing isn't in nearby Hollywood, CA, but on the other side of the country in Hollywood, FL. A promise is a promise, and Johnny and Tanner hop in Tanner's ancient Lincoln Continental with only 12 dollars to their name, hoping the fates will guide them safely to the East Coast. The supporting cast includes Ernest Borgnine, Jonathan Silverman, and Married With Children star David Faustino. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Scott Waugh, Sean Graham, (more)
As youngsters, twin brothers Max and Steven survived the car accident in which their parents were killed. At that point, Max was taken in by relatives and raised in comfort in security -- while the more seriously injured Steven remained in the hospital, where he grew to manhood harboring a twisted, vengeful soul. Now an adult, Max (Jack Wagner) is a successful, happily married business executive. Insanely jealous, Steven (also Jack Wagner) hatches a sinister scheme to "steal" Max's life by kidnapping his brother and taking his place -- in both the boardroom and the bedroom. Originally telecast by ABC on January 5, 1997, the made-for-TV Echo has been released abroad as Deadly Echo. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jack Wagner, Alexandra Paul, (more)
- 1996
A couple looking to make a fresh start discover the sins of their ancestors are still following them in this tale of terror. Will and Maura South (Greg Evigan and Alexandra Paul) are a couple trying to put their marriage back on track after Maura learns of Will's infidelity. When Maura inherits an estate in Ireland, the couple decides to move there, bringing along their young daughter Aubrey (Briana Evigan). As the family settles into their new home, Aubrey begins playing will an old doll she's found -- and discovers the doll can speak to her. After darker and more threatening magical events begin occurring, Will and Maura find the long-gone remains of a dead girl in the basement. Paranormal investigators are brought in, and they discover that the old house was once used for evil occult practices, and the demons that have infested the house are not going to go away without a fight. Spectre was also released under the title House of the Damned; Roger Corman served as executive producer. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Greg Evigan, Alexandra Paul, (more)
- 1996
In this low-budget screwball-mystery, the death of an L.A. woman leads to a surreal murder investigation on the outer fringes of la-la land. When Molly McMannis (Justine Bateman) turns up dead, still impaled with the murder weapon -- a carrot -- the police launch a probe into the colorful world Molly inhabited. The suspects range from her ex-con brother to her roommate to her high-strung friend (Heather Graham). But a more likely culprit lurks among the ranks of a therapy group full of off-the-wall serial killers and the shrinks who coddle them. The fetishistic police detectives -- including sadistic interrogator Angela Pierce (Jill Hennessy) -- prove as disturbing as the people they're investigating. In fact, their unorthodox procedures leave the door open for the killer to strike again. Written, produced, and directed by Jordan Alan, who previously helmed the similarly offbeat Love and Happiness, Kiss and Tell features a who's who of obscure and indie Hollywood talent, including veteran actor Lewis Arquette and his three famous sons. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Peter Howitt, Daniel Craig, (more)
