Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Amy Madigan | ... | Terry Jean Moore | |
Beau Bridges | ... | Jack Hansen | |
Mackenzie Phillips | ... | J.J. | |
Albert Salmi | ... | Captain Ellis | |
Joanna Merlin | ... | Mrs. Sturgis | |
Margaret Whitton | ... | Jacki Steinberg | |
Lewis Smith | ... | Jesse Chaney | |
Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Arthur Brady | |
Anna Maria Horsford | ... | Mara | |
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Michael Shane | ... | Judge Hare |
Randy Lowell | ... | Striker (as Randy Dreyfuss) | |
Rhea Perlman | ... | June Burns | |
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Juanita Mahone | ... | Cecily |
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Richard Whiting | ... | Judge Weston |
Luis Avalos | ... | Tony |
Terry Jean Moore is a 17-year old girl, trying to survive, in her small hometown in Ohio. She really doesn't have much in the way of belief in her own values, so when her cousin shows up to raise some hell, she goes along with him for the ride. She knows this kid is likely to cause a lot of trouble for them both, but she doesn't have much in the way of wherewithal or confidence in her own ability to tell him so. When he commits an armed robbery of someone, Terry knows things just got very real, and when they are caught, it is she, instead of her punk cousin, who catches the most heat. Because of a lot of self-destructive rage she carries inside, she ends increasing her time in confinement, and in fact is sentenced to a Florida womens prison where she meets a deputy, played by Beau Bridges, who promises her the moon, with no intentions of following through. Soon, she is pregnant by this man, and slowly begins to realize that there is no something very real for her to fight for. With ... Written by eagenge@gmail.com
This is quite a fascinating film. It shows us how the criminal justice system works and what it's like inside prison. We feel intimidated, hopeful, disgusted, and downright "in love", just as the lead character does. We can see both sides of the picture, too - from Captain Ellis' very logical advice to the lawyers' dilemma. The games the lawyers and judges play are very realistic, as well. This is based on a true story, and you'll be very much caught up in it. Both sides of the issue have good points. I'm very glad this important issue was given center stage.