Deadly Deception (TV 1987)

New mother Laurie is lured into a trap that ends with her death and the kidnapping of her baby. The police consider it a murder-suicide caused by post-partum depression, but her husband ... See full summary »

Director:

John Llewellyn Moxey

Writer:

Gordon Cotler

Stars:

Matt Salinger, Lisa Eilbacher, Bonnie Bartlett

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Salinger	...	Jack Shoat
Lisa Eilbacher	...	Anne
Bonnie Bartlett	...	Marge Shoat
James Noble	...	Ed Shoat
Christopher Allport	...	Lt. McMasters
Robert Harper	...	Garrett
Meg Gibson	...	Laurie Shoat (as Margaret Gibson)
Joseph Kell
Mildred Natwick	...	Sarah Cleason
Ethan Phillips	...	Coroner
Phyllis St. James	...	Sarah Cleason
Annie Kidder	...	Kate
Janet Wright	...	Desk clerk
Jackson Davies	...	Officer Poole
Terence Kelly	...	Bank officer (as Terrence Kelly)

Storyline

New mother Laurie is lured into a trap that ends with her death and the kidnapping of her baby. The police consider it a murder-suicide caused by post-partum depression, but her husband Jack begins to suspect their son is still alive. Suddenly old memories surface which might be the key to the baby's whereabouts.

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Plot Keywords:

baby | memory | post partum depression | kidnapping | murder | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 March 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Die Spur des Bösen

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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