A Seduction in Travis County (TV 1991)

An acquitted killer (Lesley Ann Warren) lusts after her lawyer (Peter Coyote), who is a married man.

Director:

George Kaczender

Writers:

Jan Meins (nonfiction book "Murder in Little Rock"), Christopher Canaan

Stars:

Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote, Jean Smart

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lesley Ann Warren	...	Melanie Evans
Peter Coyote	...	Frank Maguire
Jean Smart	...	Karen
Matt Clark	...	Dobbs
Don Hood	...	Herman
Ramsey Williams	...	Connie (as Freda Ramsey Williams)
Marco Perella	...	Poge
Brandon Smith	...	Skyler
John S. Davies	...	Special Prosecutor
Jerry Cotton	...	Gibbs
Shawn Toovey	...	Josh Maguire
Michelle Fojt	...	Millie Maguire
Jane Simoneau	...	Grandma Maguire
Dennis Letts	...	Grandpa Maguire
Big Skinny Brown	...	Dickie Coopert

Storyline

An acquitted killer (Lesley Ann Warren) lusts after her lawyer (Peter Coyote), who is a married man.

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Plot Keywords:

stalker

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blind Justice

Company Credits

Production Co:

David Brown Productions, Zev Braun Productions, Co-Star Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Based on a true story of murder in Missouri...

and the fact that this incident actually occurred, it may have been helpful if the writer had included more background information on Leslie Ann Warren. She portrays Melanie Evans, a woman who murdered her husband and subsequently resorts to other acts of violence when she does not get her way.

Peter Coyote portrays the defense lawyer who clears her of murder charges. They live in Travis, Missouri, a nice small town where people are supposed to be supportive of one another. Peter Coyote's wife (Jean Smart) is later murdered by a brainless hit man, who claims he had "some kind of spell" put on him by Melanie Evans (do they still use that hackneyed phrase?!).

Anyway the conclusion brings too many protracted court scenes, and I agree with the other review, Warren having a breakdown on the stand equals ho-hum melodrama. Also the scene where she puts on too much lipstick and resembles a clown is reminiscent of "The Bell Jar" and far too many other films where the director does not know how to show a character with a mental breakdown.

Peter Coyote is good, however (similar to the "Jagged Edge role") Leslie Ann Warren- wonder whatever became of her?. 7/10.