HAUNTING PASSION, THE - (1982) - TV

Directed by John Korty
Writing credits (WGA): Michael Berk; Douglas Schwartz
Produced by Paul B. Radin
Music by Paul Chihara

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Credited Cast:
Jane Seymour .... Julie Evans
Gerald McRaney .... Dan Evans
Millie Perkins .... Lois O'Connor
Ruth Nelson .... Judith Granville
Paul Rossili .... Jonathan Kane
Ivan Bonar .... Thorne Abbott
Lisa Britt .... Karen
Ocean Hellman .... Tracy
Terry D. Mulligan .... Steven Roye
Ted Stidder .... Dr. Corsay
Tom Heaton .... TV Director
Lee Taylor .... Coach Richter
Bill Reiter .... Detective Alden
Phil Savath .... Dr. Mosher

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Plot Summary:

A Sensual and Mysteriously Disturbing Contemporary Love Story

Jane Seymour and Gerald McRaney portray a couple who move into their oceanside dream home only to find that events, real and surreal, are marring their life together. Julie Evans is more troubled than she realizes by the effect that being cut from his pro-football team is having on her husband's confidence in his masculinity. She finds herself experiencing deep passion in her sleep. Despite confiding in her close friend, Lois, Julie's passionate experiences continue and deepen. Strange events reinforce Julie's obsession, ultimately putting her in mortal danger.

Commentary from Heléne: When Michael Beck and Douglas Schwartz began to write their story, they had in mind the kind of woman who could engender the passion of this sensual and mysteriously different love story. They specifically wrote their script with Jane Seymour in mind. Their instincts proved to be right on target. One can only agree with this assertion; who, better than Jane Seymour, would have been able to perform this role?