Hit and Run (TV 1999)A woman struggles with guilt after fleeing from the scene of an accident. Director:Dan LernerWriter:Karen Stillman |
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Hit and Run (TV 1999)A woman struggles with guilt after fleeing from the scene of an accident. Director:Dan LernerWriter:Karen Stillman |
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Joanna Kendall
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| Lisa Vidal | ... |
Det. Rico
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| Drew Pillsbury | ... |
Doug Kendall
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Allison Gregory | ... |
Bev Corey
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Chris Boscia | ... |
Det. Briggs
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Cynthia Lair | ... |
Patty Pauls
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Debra Pralle |
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Sherry Hursey | ... |
Nancy Grayson
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Don Brady | ... |
Tom Corey
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Paul Brewster | ... |
Eduardo
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Gregory Burton | ... |
Policeman #1
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Christine Chen | ... |
Maureen Chang
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Dallas Deremer | ... |
Kelly Corey
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Kevin Donovan | ... |
SCU Man
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David Drummond | ... |
Officer Mike
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In this suspenseful thriller, Joanna Kendall must choose between right and wrong when she accidentally hits a young girl with her car. After leaving to call for help, she returns - only to hear the reaction of horrified onlookers, who are outraged that the culprit left the scene of the crime. In a moment of panic and confusion, Joanna makes the life-changing decision to remain silent. The effect snowballs, as this perfect wife and mother must grapple with her guilt, as well as with the female detective who suspects her. Written by DANIEL
Margaret Colin stars as the principal figure in this story; as I watched it, I remembered her bit part in Adrian Lynes's "Ünfaithful" as Diane Lane's neighbor in a tony NY neighborhood.
This movie was surprisingly good, and Diane Stillman deserves credit for an accurate portrayal of class, crimes, and misdemeanors, which actually occur in upscale neighborhoods (perish the thought!!!).It is real but not over-dramatized; the audience lives through her accident, the pain it has caused;denial; and the ultimate resolution.
It is more than just a question of "what is a good person" as Colin speaks to her husband....is a person's character defined by one single act; and should they be condemned forever because of their action?? The questions are pertinent; It is also amusing to see several cinematic references to Martha Stewart (i.e. the fussy, bothersome mother);Colin is reputed by her sometime friends to be a "perfect hostess, with perfect genes"....(gag); and a scene wherein Colin is confronted by police;(the "friends" also betray her, later)....
The denial and facades of American society are addressed; (Oh, murder doesn't occur here; similar to the theme in "Ä Season in Purgatory", by author Dominick Dunne, about the true murder of Martha Moxley; in Greenwich, Connecticut); Colin is aware of her crime; but consciously finds herself perpetuating the facade, until she finally breaks down;rent or buy this film; she is an underrated actress who does quite well in these roles.