Summaries

Story of Texas heiress Joan Robinson, who married plastic surgeon John Hill. Her father, Ash, is suspicious of Hill, thinking that he married Joan for money, which he used to buy a house and indulges in some odd hobbies. He eventually has an affair with a woman named Ann Kurth. Eventually Ash threatens John with him losing custody of his son unless he makes full restitution to Joan. One day, Joan gets sick and dies. John somehow doesn't allow an autopsy to be done. Ash thinks it's strange, and thinks John killed Joan and sets out to prove it. John eventually marries Ann and she can't help but find his behavior strange.[email protected]

Based on a true story, this film tells of a plastic surgeon who was suspected of causing the death of his first wife, the daughter of a wealthy member of Houston society. The doctor then marries his mistress, whom he had been keeping during his marriage. His former father-in-law, convinced that his daughter was murdered, determines to see the doctor punished.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • texas
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • man wears underwear
  • petri dish
Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 2, 1981
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Houston, Texas, USA
Production companies Dick Clark Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 3h 20m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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