Deadly Appearances (TV 2000)

Joanne Kilbourn, ex-detective turned university lecturer, is still haunted by the unsolved murder of her politician husband, Ian. At a fund raiser picnic thrown by her husband's old ... See full summary »

Director:

George Bloomfield

Writers:

Gail Bowen (novel), R.B. Carney (adaptation),

Stars:

Wendy Crewson, Victor Garber, Robert Hays

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wendy Crewson	...	Joanne Kilbourn
Victor Garber	...	Inspector Philip Millard
Robert Hays	...	Andy Boychuk
Simon Callow	...	Rick Spencer
Domini Blythe	...	Eve Boychuk
Kevin Hicks	...	Soren Eames
Marc Cohen	...	Damon McGuire
Colombe Demers	...	Micka Kilbourn
Noah Shebib	...	Peter Kilbourn
Callahan Connor	...	Angus Kilbourn
Natasha La Force	...	Taylor Kilbourn
Ryan Kavanagh	...	Carey Boychuk
Katie Emme McIninch	...	Lori Evanson
Joyce Gordon	...	Marlene Morris
Jef Mallory	...	Male Student

Storyline

Joanne Kilbourn, ex-detective turned university lecturer, is still haunted by the unsolved murder of her politician husband, Ian. At a fund raiser picnic thrown by her husband's old running-mate, Andy Boychuk, Jo and her old partner Millard overhear Andy arguing with a young woman who claims he is the devil. When the woman turns up dead later that night, Andy is Millard's chief suspect. Jo must determine whether or not her friend is guilty, and get to the truth behind the murder. Meanwhile, she continues to try to help her three children deal with the death of their father, and to integrate her newly adopted daughter, Taylor, into the family.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2000 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Criminal Instincts: Deadly Appearances

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Television (CTV), Carlton America, Heartland Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Andy's last name is spelled Boychuck on election campaign signs displayed in the movie. However, it is spelled Boychuk in the end credits.

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Connections

Followed by Verdict in Blood (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Anything Is Possible"
Composed by Paul Burghardt
Performed by Amici Domini

User Reviews

Second Joanne Kilborn film in the series

In this film we see the character of Joanne Kilborn continue to move forward in her personal life, while continuing to impress us with her keen investigation skills. This time the murder victim is her late husband's political buddy. And while she moves ever closer to solving the case, she has to face disappointment and disillusionment in this man she had respected and admired for so many years. Once again, Wendy Crewson brings this wonderful character to life and through her top notch performance the audience becomes more enthralled with this spunky widow who has the tenacity of a bull dog. Only Ms. Crewson could find just the right blend of toughness and tenderness that keeps us all on the hook, right to the very end. See this film....then hurry on to the third installment - "The Wandering Soul Murders".