Heartless (2005 film)
Heartless (also known as Lethal Seduction) is a 2005 film written by Howard Swindle and Adam Greenman, directed by Robert Markowitz. The film's running time is 90 minutes.
| Heartless | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Lethal Seduction |
| Genre | Drama Comedy |
| Written by | Howard Swindle (articles) Adam Greenman (teleplay) |
| Directed by | Robert Markowitz |
| Starring | Michael Arata Marcus Lyle Brown Robb Conner |
| Theme music composer | Terence Blanchard |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kimberly Calhoun Boling Jack Grossbart Malcolm Petal |
| Production locations | Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Kenner, Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Cinematography | Thomas Del Ruth |
| Release | |
| Original release | May 5, 2005 |
Plot
Miranda Wells is an attorney with a sideline in immigration fraud and murder. Miranda's assistant, Carla, is unaware of her criminal activities. David Lopez, a journalist setting out to expose Miranda, poses as Rick Benes, an illegal immigrant, and takes a job in the office. Carla stumbles on incriminating files and David Lopez, in pursuit of the story, is threatened when he becomes infatuated with Miranda. Carla is attacked and her husband murdered, Miranda is the chief suspect. As the investigation progresses and Carla disappears from hospital, it is clear that Miranda will stop at nothing including murdering again to stay out.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Melanie Griffith | Miranda Wells |
| Lidia Porto | Carla Arujo |
| Gregg Henry | Lt. Russ Carter |
| David Jensen | Mitchel Harding |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Det. Steve Syler |
| Keith Flippen | Dist. Atty. Lansing |
| Mike Franklin | Asst. District Attorney |
| Michael Arata | |
| Marcus Lyle Brown | ICU doctor |
| Robb Conner | Nino |
| Anne Ewen | Eleonor |
| Lara Grice | Secretary |
| Mark Krasnoff | Ed Brunet |
| Earl Maddox | Hector |
| Esai Morales | Rick Benes / David Lopez |
| Derek Morgan | Det. Kantrow |
| Dane Rhodes | Prisoner |
| Ryan Rilette | Delivery man |
| Stephen Rue | Heir |
| Veronica Russell | Reporter |
| Brandon Smith | Business executive |
| Michael Wozniak | Det. |