| The Corpse Had a Familiar Face | |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Joyce Chopra |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Patrick Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers |
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| Cinematography | James Glennon |
| Editor | Robert Florio |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | March 27, 1994 |
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face is an American crime drama television film directed by Joyce Chopra and written by Derek Marlowe and Dennis Turner. It is suggested by the autobiography of the same name by Edna Buchanan. It stars Elizabeth Montgomery as Buchanan, with Dennis Farina, Yaphet Kotto, and Audra Lindley in supporting roles. The film premiered on CBS on March 27, 1994, and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for its title song "Something Is Out There".
Plot
 | This article needs a
plot summary. (July 2018) |
Cast
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Edna Buchanan
- Dennis Farina as Detective Harry Lindstrom
- Yaphet Kotto as Detective Martin Talbot
- Audra Lindley as Monica / Edna's Mother
- Branscombe Richmond as Rodriguez
- LuAnne Ponce as Jennifer Nicholson
- Matthew Posey as Sam
- David Spielberg as George
- Lee Horsley as Ben Nicholson
- Silvana Gallardo as Mrs. Sanchez
- Kamar de los Reyes as Puerto Rican
- Carey Scott as Billy
- Kevin Patrick Walls as Stephen Hollings
- Hugh Gillin as Stanley
- Michael Ray Miller as Sal
- Steven Meek as Tom
- Stephen Peace as Rookie
- Rebecca Hahn as Cynthia
- Jessica Cole as Marcia
- Yavone Evans as Paula Nicholson
- David J. Partington as Alan
Reception
Critical response
Drew Voros of Variety concluded his review by stating, "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face may seem to be a painful stretch of believability." [1] David Hiltbrand of People called the film "a play in two distinct acts, neither of them terribly cohesive." [2]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 46th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics | "Something Is Out There" Arthur Hamilton, Patrick Williams |
Nominated | [3] |
References
- ^ Voros, Drew (March 28, 1994). "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Hiltbrand, David (March 28, 1994). "Picks and Pans Review: The Corpse Had a Familiar Face". People. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Corpse Had A Familiar Face". Television Academy. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
External links
- 1994 films
- 1994 crime drama films
- 1994 television films
- 1990s American films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s biographical drama films
- American biographical drama films
- American crime drama films
- American drama television films
- Biographical films about journalists
- Biographical television films
- CBS films
- Crime television films
- Films about criminals
- Films about murderers
- Films directed by Joyce Chopra
- Films scored by Patrick Williams (composer)
- Films set in Miami
- Films shot in San Diego
| The Corpse Had a Familiar Face | |
|---|---|
| Written by |
|
| Directed by | Joyce Chopra |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Patrick Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Producers |
|
| Cinematography | James Glennon |
| Editor | Robert Florio |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Production companies |
|
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | March 27, 1994 |
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face is an American crime drama television film directed by Joyce Chopra and written by Derek Marlowe and Dennis Turner. It is suggested by the autobiography of the same name by Edna Buchanan. It stars Elizabeth Montgomery as Buchanan, with Dennis Farina, Yaphet Kotto, and Audra Lindley in supporting roles. The film premiered on CBS on March 27, 1994, and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for its title song "Something Is Out There".
Plot
| This article needs a
plot summary. (July 2018) |
Cast
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Edna Buchanan
- Dennis Farina as Detective Harry Lindstrom
- Yaphet Kotto as Detective Martin Talbot
- Audra Lindley as Monica / Edna's Mother
- Branscombe Richmond as Rodriguez
- LuAnne Ponce as Jennifer Nicholson
- Matthew Posey as Sam
- David Spielberg as George
- Lee Horsley as Ben Nicholson
- Silvana Gallardo as Mrs. Sanchez
- Kamar de los Reyes as Puerto Rican
- Carey Scott as Billy
- Kevin Patrick Walls as Stephen Hollings
- Hugh Gillin as Stanley
- Michael Ray Miller as Sal
- Steven Meek as Tom
- Stephen Peace as Rookie
- Rebecca Hahn as Cynthia
- Jessica Cole as Marcia
- Yavone Evans as Paula Nicholson
- David J. Partington as Alan
Reception
Critical response
Drew Voros of Variety concluded his review by stating, "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face may seem to be a painful stretch of believability." [1] David Hiltbrand of People called the film "a play in two distinct acts, neither of them terribly cohesive." [2]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 46th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics | "Something Is Out There" Arthur Hamilton, Patrick Williams |
Nominated | [3] |
References
- ^ Voros, Drew (March 28, 1994). "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ Hiltbrand, David (March 28, 1994). "Picks and Pans Review: The Corpse Had a Familiar Face". People. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Corpse Had A Familiar Face". Television Academy. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
External links
- 1994 films
- 1994 crime drama films
- 1994 television films
- 1990s American films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s biographical drama films
- American biographical drama films
- American crime drama films
- American drama television films
- Biographical films about journalists
- Biographical television films
- CBS films
- Crime television films
- Films about criminals
- Films about murderers
- Films directed by Joyce Chopra
- Films scored by Patrick Williams (composer)
- Films set in Miami
- Films shot in San Diego