Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
(TV 1993)
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Lawrencia Bembenek
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| Bruce Greenwood | ... |
Fred Schultz
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| Peggy McCay | ... |
Virginia Bembenek
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Colin Fox | ... |
Joe Bembenek
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| Kenneth Welsh | ... |
Don Eisenberg
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Catherine Disher | ... |
Judy Zess
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Russ
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Alan Jordan | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney
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Ron White | ... |
Det. Rogers
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Bill Bryson
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| Alex McArthur | ... |
Nick Gugliatto
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| Barbara Eve Harris | ... |
Zena Jackson
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Ari Magder | ... |
Sean Schultz
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Graham Losee | ... |
Shannon Schultz
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Gail Webster | ... |
Christine Schultz
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The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife. After being dismissed from the Milwaukee police, Laurie Bembenek is swept off her feet by divorced Fred Schultz and they decide to marry. The pair face mounting financial problems, but when Fred's ex-wife is killed with a bullet from his off-duty pistol, it is Laurie who is arrested for the brutal crime. Written by Anonymous
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police | ontario canada | lovers on the lam | thunder bay ontario canada | trial |Certificate:
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EnglishRelease Date:
16 May 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Justice was definitely blind to the plight of Lawrencia Bembenek, who served 10 years in prison for the murder of her husband's ex-wife, in which she obviously had no role.
In this engrossing film, Lawri (aka 'Bambi') is beautifully played by Tatum O'Neal. Although this TV movie lasts for 3 1/2 hours, it is so totally intriguing that I had to wait for commercials to take a break or grab a snack.
You cannot help but feel empathy for this incredibly attractive young woman, who was set-up and/or victimized by everyone including her husband, the incompetent attorney who represented her, the Milwaukee police department, the U.S. justice system and trusted friends. The story exposes how blind our justice system can be, as time-after-time Lawri's attempts to appeal her case are denied despite new evidence that attests to her innocence.
Only Canada seems to get it. Highly recommended!