Dead in the Water (TV)
1991 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Prominent lawyer Charlie Deegan has almost everything he has ever wanted. He has an important, prosperous law practice, a beautiful secretary as his lover, and the chance to be appointed to the high court. The only thing wrong with this is that his shrewish wife Olivia, whose father made all the wealth and all the power, is living and berating him at every opportunity and that greatly upsets Charlie. So when his lover, Laura, jokingly suggests that they get rid of Olivia, Charlie thinks, being a successful lawyer, that he can actually create a fool-proof plan. In this plan, he must incorporate a socialite named Victoria whom he detests, but she can help him get into the court and be part of the plan for Olivia. But dreams of judgeship, money and Laura makes him proceed. However, things never turn out as planned and he may not be as smart as he considers himself.
Direction Bill Condon
Cast Bryan Brown · Teri Hatcher · Anne DeSalvo · Seymour Cassel · Veronica Cartwright
Soundtrack Philip Giffin
Screenplay Eleanor Gaver · Robert Seidenberg · Walter Klenhard · Harry Whittington
Cinematography Paul Murphy
Original title Dead in the Water (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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