Marie

Feature Film Directed by Roger Donaldson Distributed by Dino De Laurentiis Company Role: Reporter Release: 1985 SYNOPSIS: Pay the man, get out of prison. It's a sweet deal for the Tennessee officials who let killers and rapists go free for a price. And who would have the guts to defy the state's power elite? No one, except a courageous single mom named Marie Ragghianti. This gripping film tells the true story of a woman who became head of the Tennessee parole board, then stood up to lies, threats and murder to blow the whistle on her bosses.

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Love Leads the Way: A True Story

TV Movie Directed by Delbert Mann Distributed by Disney Channel Role: Bus Driver Release: 1984 SYNOPSIS: When an insurance salesman is blinded in a boxing accident, his world is turned upside down as he has trouble functioning in his sightless world. All seem hopeless until he learns of an innovative European project that trains dogs as guides for the blind. He gets a guide dog, but soon learns that he is barred from taking his needed companion into transit vehicles and public buildings and businesses. With a newfound friend, he must fight to make the country recognize that those rules are unfair to him and his guide.

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Framed

Feature Film Directed by Phil Karlson Distributed by Paramount Pictures Role: Lenny Release: 1975 SYNOPSIS: Gambler Ron Lewis wins the jackpot but is ambushed later on the street outside. In self defense he kills a cop and is sentenced to four years of prison. He vows to make a bloody revenge on the mayor and the police commissioner.

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Payday

Feature Film Directed by Daryl Duke Distributed by Saul Zaentz Role: Ted Release: 1973 SYNOPSIS: A cynical look at the life of a not so nice country-western singer, Maury Dann - played by Rip Torn in one of his most memorable performances. He ruthlessly manipulates every one around him to suit his selfish needs...he even gets his limo driver to take the blame for the death of a fan which he stabbed.

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