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French Silk

  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
138
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Shari Belafonte and Susan Lucci in French Silk (1994)
Thriller

Susan Lucci stars as Claire Laurent, a New Orleans lingerie manufacturer accused of murder, who falls in love with the detective hired to investigate her.Susan Lucci stars as Claire Laurent, a New Orleans lingerie manufacturer accused of murder, who falls in love with the detective hired to investigate her.Susan Lucci stars as Claire Laurent, a New Orleans lingerie manufacturer accused of murder, who falls in love with the detective hired to investigate her.

  • Director
    • Noel Nosseck
  • Writers
    • Sandra Brown
    • Carol Monpere
  • Stars
    • Susan Lucci
    • Lee Horsley
    • Shari Belafonte
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    138
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Noel Nosseck
    • Writers
      • Sandra Brown
      • Carol Monpere
    • Stars
      • Susan Lucci
      • Lee Horsley
      • Shari Belafonte
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Susan Lucci
    Susan Lucci
    • Claire Laurent
    Lee Horsley
    Lee Horsley
    • Detective Cassidy
    Shari Belafonte
    Shari Belafonte
    • Martine
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Chief Crowder
    Sarah Marshall
    Sarah Marshall
    • Mary Catherine
    Bobby Hosea
    Bobby Hosea
    • Devaux
    Jim Metzler
    Jim Metzler
    • Alister Petrie
    Joe Warfield
    Joe Warfield
    • Andre Phillippe
    Paul Rosenberg
    • Leon (Photographer)
    Taylor Simpson
    • Ariel Bird
    Monique Viator
    • Belle
    Victoria Edwards
    • Katie
    Tanya Teague
    • Amy
    Michael Bergeron
    • Jackson Bird
    Michael Arata
    Michael Arata
    • Jackson Bird, Jr
    Robert Florence
    • Hotel Employee
    D'Ayanna Hicks
    • Reporter at Funeral
    Graham Timbes
    • Reporter #1
    • Director
      • Noel Nosseck
    • Writers
      • Sandra Brown
      • Carol Monpere
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    1katlb97

    Avoid at ALL COSTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh my goodness, this movie is the reason why books should not be made into movies. This is one of the worse movies I have ever seen. The casting was horrible. Who was in charge of this, I don't know, they just never read the book (which I loved, btw). The acting stunk to high heaven, the script was worse, I wish this movie had never been made. Lucci was horrible. I really do not believe this woman acts- if she does- not very well. When will she ever act a role her own age, too? This role was supposed to go to an actress who was 30 years in age, not 45 to 50 and looking it. My advice is, skip this movie altogether, and read the book if you have some time. Other than that, find another, better movie to watch. AVOID THIS MOVIE AT ALL COST. IT'S ONE OF THE WORST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!!!!!
    3purplecran

    Just read the book

    Anyone with a hand in (mis)casting this movie should be fired. The book was great, and the prospect of a movie (even small screen) was exciting. The casting gets a giant HUH?! from me though. Susan Lucci may have been the darling of TV movies at the time, but that didn't make her right for this part. Both she and Lee Horsley should have been left out, and people of the correct age should have starred instead. Not even the usually great Shari Belefonte could save this movie. None of the characters had any charisma -- not sure if it was the fault of a choppy script or actors just going through the motions. Probably both. If you see this on TV again someday (let's hope no one bothers airing it, though), just keep flipping channels! Do yourself a favor and just read the book (or any Sandra Brown book) instead.
    10rhi-6

    A very pleasing event in the day.

    I surfed the listings and recognized Susan Lucci's name so I intended to look into the drama and pop out if it did not grab my attention. I guess I admire Ms. Lucci's part so I remained tuned until the final scene. Most of the time I watch FNC and spending time with a movie is not my usual habit. The drama was attention-getting and the plot was straight forward. Susan Lucci is an eye catcher. I will pay more attention to the actresses in the listings of the TV programs. The entire program was pleasing and interesting...I appreciate a movie that is free from distracting sounds and profanity.. something that is fairly close to a view of normal, everyday life and a little touch of suspense. This was a pleasant time and I continue to look for older movies such as "Kiss and Tell". That title gave real pleasure to view.

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Французский шелк
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lee Rich Productions
      • Von Zerneck-Sertner Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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