True Movies / True Movies2 18 February
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True Movies 1
05:00
Trial: The Price of Passion (Drama) PG certificate
After discovering that the 2 murder trials he is working on are linked, a lawyer has to wrestle with his conscience and the moral inconsistencies of law. Peter Strauss and Beverley D'Angelo star.
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, PG)
07:00
People Like Us (Drama) PG certificate
Gus Bailey is obsessed with avenging his daughter's murder and when Lefty Flint is only jailed for manslaughter, he swears revenge.
Director: William Hale
Starring: Connie Sellecca, Ben Gazzara
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, 1990, PG)
09:00
Little Gloria... Happy at Last (Drama) PG certificate
Bette Midler stars in this glitzy mini-series delving into the corrupt behaviours of those involved in an inheritance scandal. Coming of age drama citing the lives of the rich and famous.
Starring: Bette Midler
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, PG)
11:00
The Morrison Murders (Film) Film icon 3 star rating 15 certificate
When their parents and youngest brother are found brutally murdered in the family home, Walker Morrison and his younger brother are drawn into the search for the killer.
Director: Chris Thomson
Starring: John Corbett, Jonathan Scarfe, Gordon Clapp, Maya McLaughlin, Tanya Allen, Alex Carter
(Made For TV, 1996, 15, 3 Star)
13:00
Down Will Come Baby (Film) Film icon 12 certificate
A young girl goes through a hard time as her parents divorce and her best friend dies suddenly, leading her to acquire a strange friendship with a middle aged woman.
Director: Gregory Goodell
Starring: Meredith Baxter, Diana Scarwid, Tom Amandes, Evan Rachel Wood, Katie Booze-Mooney, Kory Thompson
(Made For TV, 1999, 12, 1 Star)
15:00
A Killer in the Family (Film) Film icon 3 star rating PG certificate
Robert Mitchum stars in this shocking true story. Three brothers help their father escape from prison but witness him kill an innocent family before they reach safety across the Mexican border.
Director: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Robert Mitchum, James Spader, Lance Kerwin, Eric Stoltz, Salome Jens, Lynn Carlin
(Made For TV, 1983, PG, 3 Star)
17:00
The Stranger Beside Me (Film) Film icon 3 star rating PG certificate
When a series of rapes take place in a close nit neighbourhood, newlywed Jennifer, begins to suspect her husband Chris, of the attacks. As Chris and Jennifer's marriage is put under strain, Chris claims he can let off steam by going out for a run each night - coincidentally clashing with the time of each rape. Jennifer's terrifying suspicions increase, leading her to contact the local police station. However, staying loyal to their old friend Chris, the police ignore the plea for help. But when Jennifer is warned that Chris molestered his sister as a child, Jennifer takes on her own investigation, and tracks Chris' movements to the home of his next victim.
Director: Sandor Stern
Starring: Tiffani Thiessen, Eric Close, Robert Crow, Steven Eckholdt, Gary Grubbs, Alyson Hannigan
(Made For TV, 1995, PG, 3 Star)
19:00
Trapped (Film) Film icon PG certificate
In 2010 a team of 33 Chilean miners were trapped underground for months and held out for a miraculous rescue, this is the story.
Director: Antonio Recio
Starring: Alejandro Goic, Mario Soto, Cristian Mercado, Pancho Gonzalez, Eduardo Barril, Mario Bustos
(2010, PG, 2 Star)
21:00
The Exonerated (Film) Film icon 3 star rating 15 certificate
An all-star cast including Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover and Brian Dennehy feature in the real-life stories of six falsely accused citizens put on death row until DNA testing proved their innocence.
Director: Bob Balaban
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Aidan Quinn, Danny Glover, Brian Dennehy, Delroy Lindo, Becky Ann Baker
(Made For TV, 2005, 15, 3 Star)
23:00
Death in Canaan (Film) Film icon 4 star rating PG certificate
When teenager Peter Reilly is accused of murdering his mother, the community in Canaan step up to his defence.
Director: Tony Richardson
Starring: Stefanie Powers, Paul Clemens, Tom Atkins, Jacqueline Brookes, Brian Dennehy, Conchata Ferrell
(Made For TV, 1978, PG, 4 Star)
01:00
Texas Justice (Film) Film icon 3 star rating PG certificate
Heather Locklear and Peter Strauss star in a story of love, lust and money. When Cullen Davis wins an acquittal through the efforts of his flamboyant defence lawyer everyone wants to know why.
Director: Dick Lowry
Starring: Peter Strauss, Heather Locklear, Dennis Franz, Lewis Smith, Susan Walters, Chris Mulkey
(Part 1 of 2, Made For TV, 1995, PG, 3 Star)
03:00
The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Film) Film icon 4 star rating U certificate
When a lonely, elderly man dies in an accident, he awakens in an unfamiliar place called Heaven where five people, some strangers, some loved ones, take him on an illuminating journey.
Director: Lloyd Kramer
Starring: Jon Voight, Ellen Burstyn, Jeff Daniels, Michael Imperioli, Emy Aneke, Steven Grayhm
(Part 1 of 2, Made For TV, 2004, U, 4 Star)
05:00
Marco Polo (Film) Film icon 3 star rating 12 certificate
Accompanying two priests to the East to convert the court of Kublai Khan to Christianity, Marco Polo continues alone to a fabled heartland, and brings back a chronicle that changes history.
Director: Kevin Connor
Starring: Ian Somerhalder, B.D. Wong, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Brian Dennehy, Kay Tong Lim, Christian Lee
(Part 1 of 2, Made For TV, 2007, 12, 3 Star)
True Movies 2
05:00
Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story (Film) Film icon PG certificate
Emmy Award-winner James Woods stars as former New York Mayor, Rudolph Giuliani in this remarkable film which chronicles his career and strong leadership after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Director: Robert Dornhelm
Starring: James A. Woods, Penelope Ann Miller, Michelle Nolden, John Bourgeois, Kirsten Bishop, Mark Camacho
(Made For TV, 2003, PG)
07:00
The Waltons (Drama) U certificate
The Shivaree. Series 3, episode 20.
Olivia plans a wedding for a friend's daughter, but the city-bred financier objects to the proceedings, not really understanding the customs of the people of Walton's Mountain.
(1975, U)
08:00
The Waltons (Drama) U certificate
The Choice. Series 3, episode 21.
John considers Jason's desire to study music a waste of time. Jason, however, is intent on following his dreams and tries to win a scholarship to the Klineberg Conservatory.
(1975, U)
09:00
The Temptations (Film) Film icon 4 star rating 15 certificate
Award winning story of one of the most unforgettable groups in Motown history as told by the last surviving member, Otis Williams, in his autobiography.
Director: Allan Arkush
Starring: Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton, Leon, Alan Rosenberg
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, Made For TV, 1998, 15, 4 Star)
11:00
Celine (Film) Film icon PG certificate
Keeping her private life out of the public eye for years, Celine Dion's personal life is finally revealed. Torrid love affairs and internal struggles - this is her unauthorised biography.
Director: Jeff Woolnough
Starring: Christine Ghawi, Enrico Colantoni, Jodelle Ferland, Katie Bergin, Shawn Campbell, Michael Facciolo
(Made For TV, 2008, PG, 2 Star)
13:00
Elvis '68 Comeback Special (Drama) PG certificate
The life of the rock and roll voice of the 50s is told from impoverished youth, to national teen icon, to Vegas entertainer. Kurt Russell plays Presley with charm and conviction.
Director: John Carpenter
Starring: Kurt Russell
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, 1979, PG)
15:00
Shania: A Life in Eight Albums (Film) Film icon PG certificate
Shania is the story of the early years of struggle and triumph of music sensation Shania Twain.
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Starring: Meredith Henderson, Shenae Grimes, Reva Timbers, Megan Follows, Eric Schweig, Lynne Cormack
(2005, PG, 2 Star)
17:00
The Karen Carpenter Story (Film) Film icon 3 star rating U certificate
Biopic about Karen Carpenter, the singer who died tragically aged only 32. The film charts her rise to fame with her brother Richard, early recording deals, her roller-coaster lovelife and the downward spiral into anorexia and bulimia which would ultimately cause her death.
Director: Richard Carpenter, Joseph Sargent
Starring: Cynthia Gibb, Stephanie Denise Griffin, Mitchell Anderson, Robert Broyles, Scott Burkholder, Henry Crowell Jr.
(Made For TV, 1988, U, 3 Star)
19:00
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story (Film) Film icon PG certificate
The rise and fall of Michael Jackson, from early struggles and fame as a child star in the Jackson 5 to a central role in one of America's most notorious court cases. Biopic tracing the singer from Thriller to 'Wacko Jacko'.
Director: Allan Moyle
Starring: Flex Alexander, Eugene Clark, Marty Antonini, Samantha Banton, Tom Carey, Lynne Cormack
(2004, PG, 2 Star)
21:00
The Morrison Murders (Film) Film icon 3 star rating 15 certificate
When their parents and youngest brother are found brutally murdered in the family home, Walker Morrison and his younger brother are drawn into the search for the killer.
Director: Chris Thomson
Starring: John Corbett, Jonathan Scarfe, Gordon Clapp, Maya McLaughlin, Tanya Allen, Alex Carter
(Made For TV, 1996, 15, 3 Star)
23:00
The Practice (Drama) 15 certificate
Love and Honour. Series 3, episode 10.
Ellenor and Eugene are unhappy with Jimmy's strategy defence against Tommy Silva's lawsuit. Lucy insists on having a Christmas party to raise everyone's spirits.
Director: Arvin Brown
Starring: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Steve Richard Harris, Camryn Manheim, Marla Sokoloff
(15)
00:00
Chicago Hope (Drama) 15 certificate
Food Chains. Series 1, episode 3.
An accident brings tragedy to a family trapeze act while Dr. Geiger walks the fine edge of sanity. Dr. Shutt has a run-in with a bigoted patient and Camille returns to life without Aaron.
Director: Jeremy Paul Kagan, James Frawley
Starring: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart, Peter MacNicol, Roma Maffia
(15)
01:00
Bluegrass (Music) PG certificate
This stirring mini-series packed with romance and suspense is the story of one woman's attempt to triumph against the odds in the cut-throat world of blue-blood horseracing. Cheryl Ladd stars.
(Part 1 of 2, PG)
03:00
Unabomber: The True Story (Film) Film icon 3 star rating 15 certificate
Based on a true story. When a notorious terrorist publishes his chilling manifesto, a man begins to suspect his own brother of the crimes.
Director: Jon Purdy
Starring: Robert Hays, Dean Stockwell, Tobin Bell, Victoria Mallory, Bill Mondy, Scott Wilkinson
(Made For TV, 1996, 15, 3 Star)
05:00
Small Sacrifices (Drama) PG certificate
When a woman's children are injured she blames a man who tried to steal her car, but a prosecutor uncovers a neurotic desperate woman who is pushed over the edge.
Starring: Farrah Fawcett
(Part 1 of 2, PG)
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