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Lady Against the Odds

1992 1h 40m EN
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CrimeDramaMysteryTV Movie
Synopsis
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A private detective becomes involved in a new cast when her partner's guardian is murdered.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Bradford May
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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34 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bradford May, shot by Bradford May. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joel McNeely. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel T. Cahn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Crystal Bernard and Annabeth Gish and Rob Estes carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104665 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 2 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bradford May directs. Bradford May behind the camera. Joel McNeely scores. Daniel T. Cahn cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 134 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 3Directed by Bradford May, shot by Bradford May. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Joel McNeely. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Daniel T. Cahn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Crystal Bernard and Annabeth Gish and Rob Estes carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0104665 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 2 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Bradford May
Original score
Joel McNeely
Editing
Daniel T. Cahn
Production design
Peg McClellan
Costume design
Ron Talsky
Makeup / hair
Candace Wessinger
Stunt coordinator
Gary Jensen
Runtime
100 min Β· 1h 40m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Bradford May

Production companies

Who made it

  • RO

    Robert Greenwald Productions

    US

  • MGM Television

    MGM Television

    US

  • TH

    The Sokolow Company

    US

  • NBC

    NBC

    US

Key crew

  • TeleplayLaird Koenig
  • TeleplayBruce Murkoff
  • Executive ProducerMel Sokolow
  • Executive ProducerDiane Sokolow
  • CastingPeg Halligan
  • EditorDaniel T. Cahn
  • Set DecorationErnie Bishop
  • Production DesignPeg McClellan
  • Costume DesignRon Talsky
  • NovelRex Stout
  • Key Hair StylistCandace Wessinger
  • Makeup Department HeadCandace Wessinger
  • Stunt CoordinatorGary Jensen
  • Chief Lighting TechnicianJoseph Capshaw

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on novel or book
  • detective

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV1992-04-20

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