| Synopsis: In her upscale neighborhood
of nice homes and manicured lawns, Brenda Geck (Kirstie Alley) is considered
a model citizen. She is a devoted mother and wife who opens her home to
foster children, runs a successful real estate business, regularly attends
church with her family and generously volunteers her time to local organizations.
Even the mayor and local police applaud Geck for her good deeds and acts
of kindness. The last thing her neighbors would think is that their local
society matron is, in fact, hiding many secrets in her house.
It is not until one woman, Marie Devereaux, comes forward with the
truth -- that behind Geck's public persona is an evil sociopath -- that
Geck's reign of terror finally comes to an end. The Geck family took
in Marie and her mother when Marie was just an infant. But finally,
after years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Brenda and
her family, Marie finds the courage to escape and turns to assistant
attorney general Philip Rothman (Patton). She confides her incredible
story of what really went on in the Geck household, including robbery,
rape, arson, insurance fraud and kidnapping.
Now, Rothman begins the investigation of his career -- seeking to
prove the allegations against Brenda Geck and her children, who did
their mother's bidding under threats of violence if they refused, and
show that anyone can fool everyone if they project the right image.
The Cast:
Kirstie Alley as Brenda Geck
Will Patton as Phillip Rothman
Deanna Milligan as Marie Devereaux
Genieve Buechner as Marie Devereaux at 12-years-old
Kathleen Wilhoite as Nadine Devereaux
Kevin McNulty as Kenneth Geck
David Richmond-Peck as Joey Geck
Patrick Gilmore as Scott Mathers
Erin Karpluk as Carol Geck Thomas
Steve Braun as Jimmy Geck
Tygh Runyan as Gary Crandall
Viv Leacock as Leroy Hobbs
Brandon Baylis as Jeremy Geck
Gianna Ryan Taylor as Norelle Geck
Greg Lawson as Reverend Banks
Chris Manyluk as Sgt. Jim Symons
Valerie Planche as Helen Hoag
James Purcell as Gino Petrocelli
Mary Black as Judge
Terry King as Officer Paul Bradigan
Dean Hagopian as Mayor Haines
Kyla Anderson as Susan Carter
Renee Amber as Laura
Cedric De Souza as Sanjit Ra
Louie Koutis as Reporter Douglas Cain
Darcy Dunlop as Gary's mother
Peter Skagen as Trailer Park Manager
Len Crowther as Male Neighbor
Kate Newby as Female Neighbor
Barbara Wilson as Woman with her dog
Patti Kim as Tommy/Theresa
Brian Martell as Department Store Security
Peter Lamarr as Motel Manager
Maureen Jones as DCFY Social Worker
Lori Ravensborg as Journalist
Tim Koetting as Attorney General
Nancy MacDonald as Mabel
Brieanna Moench as Young Sales Clerk
Peter Strand Rumpel as Store Manager
Crystal Balint as Woman
Judy Gabriel as Female TV Reporter
Don Bland as Police Officer #1
Danny Korduner as ND Cop
Michael Mee as Undercover Cop
Production Credits:
PRODUCED BY: Sony Pictures Television
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Susan Levitan, Bettina Viviano and Ricka Fisher
PRODUCER: Peter Lhotka
CO-PRODUCERS: Tom Cox, Murray Ord and Jordy Randall
DIRECTED BY: Graeme Clifford
WRITTEN BY: Donald Martin
PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Louise Middleton
COSTUME DESIGNER: Christine Thomson
EDITOR: Lori Coleman
SOUND MIXER: Ron Osiowy
Airdates:
It premiered on Sunday, March 14th, 2004 on CBS
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