Flamingo Road


2h 1980

Brief Synopsis

This remake of the 1949 Joan Crawford movie, bringing a carnival drifter (Cristina Raines in the Crawford part) to a small Florida city where an aristocratic family unwillingly becomes involved with the ruthless sheriff (Howard Duff taking over where Sydney Greenstreet long ago left off) who fancies

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1980

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

This remake of the 1949 Joan Crawford movie, bringing a carnival drifter (Cristina Raines in the Crawford part) to a small Florida city where an aristocratic family unwillingly becomes involved with the ruthless sheriff (Howard Duff taking over where Sydney Greenstreet long ago left off) who fancies himself a political kingmaker, served as the pilot to the semi-successful 1981-82 series in the "Dallas" and "Dynasty" mold.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1980

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States May 12, 1980