24 Feb 2004
Motives
A highly successful business tycoon who is married to his ideal wife. Things get twisted awry when the man has an adulterous affair.
Homage
He would sacrifice everything for her...even her.
The young caretaker at the estate of a reclusive woman develops a dangerous obsession with her daughter, a sexy television star. Unexpected twists and turns.
Top Billed Cast
Blythe Danner Katherine Samuel
Frank Whaley Archie Landrum
Sheryl Lee Lucy Samuel
Danny Nucci Gilbert Tellez
Bruce Davison Joseph Smith
Lora Martinez-Cunningham Cecelia Tellez
Bob Goen 'Entertainment Tonight' Host
Raymond Mesa El Paso Newscaster
Arlene Belkin Dr. Sachs
Harri James Officer James
Lindsay Taylor Young Lucy
Leon Cox Walter
Ted Scanlon Musician in Bar
Elmo Davis Musician in Bar
David Philips Musician in Bar
Gordon Butler Musician in Bar
Wally Gonzales Musician in Bar
Kagan Ethan TV Star at Funeral
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