Fatal Confession (30 Nov. 1987)

When a young man who was adopted, is obsessed with finding out who his biological parents are. So he goes out on the ledge and demands to know who they are. Frank Dowling comes and tries to... See full summary »

Director:

Christopher Hibler

Writer:

Ralph McInerny (characters)

Stars:

Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, James Stephens

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Tom Bosley	...	Father Frank Dowling
Tracy Nelson	...	Sister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski
James Stephens	...	Father Philip Prestwick
Mary Wickes	...	Marie Murkin
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mark Arnott
Susan Blakely	...	Patricia Erdain
G. Larry Butler	...	Bar patron
Kevin Crowley	...	Andy Moore
Guy Fricano	...	Sloan
Holly Fulger	...	Theresa Robinson
Joe Greco	...	Head of Security
Ted Liss	...	Bishop MacNee
Sarah Long	...	Jane
Jack McLaughlin-Gray	...	Bank Officer
Leslie Nielsen	...	Senator Erdain

Storyline

When a young man who was adopted, is obsessed with finding out who his biological parents are. So he goes out on the ledge and demands to know who they are. Frank Dowling comes and tries to talk to him. But while Frank's back is turned away, he falls. But the autopsy reveals he has what appears to be a bullet hole in him. Only problem, there was no bullet found. So Frank starts by trying to find the man's biological parents. The trail leads him to a Senator and a crime family.

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 November 1987 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fred Silverman Company, Dean Hargrove Productions, Viacom Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Father Frank Dowling: Are you a confirmed cynic, Miss Erdain?
Patricia Erdain: Ask anyone.
Father Frank Dowling: It's been my experience when you scratch a cynic you'll find a romantic underneath.

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