Sizzle (1981 film)
Sizzle is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film starring Loni Anderson, Leslie Uggams and Roy Thinnes.[1]
| Sizzle | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Richard Carr Clyde Ware |
| Directed by | Don Medford |
| Starring | Loni Anderson Leslie Uggams Roy Thinnes |
| Theme music composer | Artie Butler |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Aaron Spelling Douglas S. Cramer |
| Producer(s) | Cindy Dunne Lynn Loring Chip Hayes (associate producer) E. Duke Vincent (supervising producer) |
| Cinematography | Archie R. Dalzell |
| Editor(s) | George W. Brooks |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Aaron Spelling Productions |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | November 29, 1981 |
Plot
During Prohibition, a woman avenges her boyfriend's murder.
Cast
- Loni Anderson as Julie Davis
- Leslie Uggams as Vonda
- Roy Thinnes as Wheeler
- Richard Lynch as Johnny O'Brien
- Michael Goodwin as Danny Clark
- Phyllis Davis as Sally
- Michael V. Gazzo as Tripoli
- John Forsythe as Mike Callahan
- Richard Bright as Corky
- Martine Bartlett as Freda
- Robert Costanzo as Al Capone
- Arnie Moore as Boggs
Production
Loni Anderson says she based her performance on her grandmother. She says producer Aaron Spelling had the script for a while but was unable to find a star; he cast Anderson after seeing her play a dual role on The Love Boat.[2]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "turgid".[3]
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References
- Cameras Are Rolling Again in Old County Courthouse Los Angeles Times 5 May 1981: oc_a1.
- Loni Anderson sinks teeth into meaty 'Sizzle' role Buck, Jerry. Chicago Tribune 28 Nov 1981: 13.
- 'Sizzle' Fizzles on ABC Brown, James. Los Angeles Times 28 Nov 1981: c11.
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