Undue Influence (1996): Cast
Undue Influence is a 1996 drama directed by Bruce Pittman, starring Patricia Richardson as Laurel Vega, Brian Dennehy and Brenda Bazinet. It runs 4 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 4h (240 min)
- Director
- Bruce Pittman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pebblehut Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Undue Influence About?
The premise of Undue Influence without spoilers.
After a senator’s newly wed wife is killed, investigators focus on his former spouse, Laurel, as the prime suspect. Determined to uncover the truth, Laurel’s brother‑in‑law, attorney Paul Madriani—still grieving his own wife’s death—steps in to defend her, navigating a tangled web of political and personal intrigue.
Undue Influence Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- fbi
- death of wife
- ex wife despises ex husband
- 10 year old daughter
- widowed man
- teen boy
- red haired woman
- ex wife versus new wife
- brother in law brother in law relationship
- brother in law sister in law relationship
- uncle nephew talk
- male cousin female cousin relationship
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- death bed
- aunt niece relationship
- court trial
- legal drama
- two part tv movie
- murder
- defense lawyer
- based on novel
Undue Influence Cast & Characters
Patricia Richardson leads the cast as Laurel Vega, with Brian Dennehy as Paul Madriani and Brenda Bazinet as Nicole Madriani. Directed by Bruce Pittman; 53 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruce Pittman
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Patricia Richardson as Laurel Vega -
Brian Dennehy as Paul Madriani - Brenda Bazinet as Nicole Madriani
- Doren Fein as Sarah Madriani
Also Starring in Undue Influence
· 49 more- Richard Masur Jack Vega
- Jean Smart Dana Colby
- Barbara Gordon Custody Judge
- Jayne Eastwood Mrs. Miller
- Rosemary Dunsmore Carla Morgan
- Joe Grifasi Clem
- Frank Moore Mail Carrier
- Zachary Bennett Teenage Gang Leader
- Arnold Pinnock Paramedic
- Alan Rosenberg Harry Hines
- John Boylan Postal Worker
- Anthony Sherwood Charles Franklin
- Scott Wickware Fireman
- Michael Anderson Jr. Funeral Priest
- James Purcell Detective Jimmy Lama
- Linda Goranson Elevator Passenger
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- Kari Matchett Marcie Reed
- Karen LeBlanc Aisha
- Nicky Guadagni Postal Supervisor
- Tom Melissis Lawyer
- David Calderisi Coroner
- James Downing Uniformed Cop
- Panou Rescue Worker (as Panou Mowling)
- Claire Rankin Cindy
- Victor Ertmanis Colin Demming
- Paul Gordon Maitre D’
- Tedde Moore Corrections Officer
- Marc Strange Judge
- Allison Mackie Melanie Vega
- Laura Press Jenny Lang
- Yank Azman Jack's Lawyer
- Eric Michael Cole Danny Vega
- Meg Hogarth Grace
- Donna Goodhand Kathy Merlow
- Ola Sturik Female Reporter
- Peter Langley Fire Captain
- Ken Ryan Male Reporter
- Wayne McNamara Court Technician
- Peter Krantz Fred Travis
- Falconer Abraham Security Guard
- Kevin Hare Cop #1
- Tim Weber Commentator
- Catherine Swing TV Announcer
- Michael Ricupero George Merlow
- Ancile Gloudon Jamaica Priest
- Gord Martineau Newsman
- Alwyn Scott Jamaican FBI Man
- Roger Domenique Fitness Guy
- Heidi Hatashita Clerk
More from Bruce Pittman
More films directed by Bruce Pittman, best-rated first: Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion, Alien Tracker and No Alibi.
Cars in Undue Influence
19 cars on screen, including the 1995 Lincoln Town Car and the 1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
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1995 Lincoln Town Car Main role -
1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
Jeep Wrangler Minor role -
Kawasaki EN 500 C Vulcan Minor role
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Undue Influence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Undue Influence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Undue Influence?
Undue Influence runs 4 hours (240 minutes).
When was Undue Influence released?
Undue Influence was released on September 15, 1996.
Who directed Undue Influence?
Undue Influence was directed by Bruce Pittman.
More films by Bruce Pittman Who is in the cast of Undue Influence?
Undue Influence stars Patricia Richardson as Laurel Vega, Brian Dennehy as Paul Madriani and Brenda Bazinet as Nicole Madriani, among 53 credited actors.
Does Undue Influence have a post-credit scene?
No. Undue Influence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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