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The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth

The Absolute Truth

When you're betrayed by the people you love the most, who can you trust?

1997•1h 31m•

★4.5(4 ratings)

TV MovieDramaThriller

Overview

A television newswoman (Seymour) must betray a friend in order to expose a presidential candidate (Devane) guilty of sexual harassment.

Director

Writers

Selma Thompson, Harriet N. Frances

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Main Cast

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Alison Reid

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

Jake Slaughter

William Devane

William Devane

Sen. Emmett Hunter

Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Jean Douglas

Marina Palmier

Marina Palmier

Patti Gonzalez

Sean McCann

Sean McCann

Hal Gelson

Albert Schultz

Albert Schultz

Barbara Eve Harris

Barbara Eve Harris

Ellen Williams

Ramona Milano

Ramona Milano

Torri Higginson

Torri Higginson

Frank Moore

Frank Moore

Mike Tormel

Mario Romano

Mario Romano

Mitko

Full Crew

Direction

Director: James Keach

Writing

Writer: Selma Thompson
Writer: Harriet N. Frances

Production

Executive Producer: Frederick S. Pierce
Executive Producer: Jane Seymour
Producer: Susan Murdoch
Executive Producer: James Keach
Executive Producer: Keith Pierce
Casting: Vicki Huff

Music & Sound

Music: Brahm Wenger

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Roland "Ozzie" Smith

Editing

Editor: Stephen Lawrence

Art Direction

Production Design: David Davis

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Linda Kemp

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "When you're betrayed by the people you love the most, who can you trust?"

#2

The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).

#3

The film was directed by James Keach.

#4

The screenplay was written by Selma Thompson and Harriet N. Frances.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Roland "Ozzie" Smith.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0118549.

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Rating

4.5/10

Mixed

4 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Absolute Truth

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Frederick S. Pierce Company

Catfish Productions

CBS

CBS