Evidence of Love

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  • R
  • 1990
  • 1 hr 33 min

Evidence of Love is a gripping made-for-TV movie from the early 1990s starring Barbara Hershey, Brian Dennehy, and John Terry. The film is based on a chilling true story that took place in the small town of Granbury, Texas in 1983. The story revolves around Candy Montgomery (played by Hershey), a bubbly and vivacious housewife who seems to have it all - a loving husband, two beautiful children, and a close knit group of friends. However, beneath the surface, Candy is struggling with deep-seated feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration with her mundane life.

One day, Candy meets a handsome and charismatic church choir member named Pat (played by John Terry), and the two quickly become close friends - often spending long hours together singing and praying in the choir. As Candy and Pat's friendship deepens, Candy becomes increasingly infatuated with him and begins to see him as an escape from her humdrum life.

Things take a dark turn when Candy's husband, Pat, discovers their relationship and threatens to expose them to the entire town. In a fit of emotion, Candy murders Pat with an axe, and the story takes a shocking turn as the town is rocked by the brutal and senseless crime.

As the trial begins, the film explores Candy's motives and her mental state at the time of the murder. Hershey is brilliant in her portrayal of Candy, capturing her anguish, desperation, and confusion as she struggles to come to terms with her actions. Brian Dennehy delivers a strong performance as Candy's defense attorney, who tries to argue that she was not responsible for her actions due to her unstable mental state.

The film also explores the impact of the murder on the small town of Granbury, as friends and family members struggle to come to terms with the shocking events that have unfolded. The community is split in their opinions on Candy's guilt, and the trial becomes a media frenzy as the whole country watches with bated breath to see what the verdict will be.

Overall, Evidence of Love is a powerful and gripping film that explores the complex emotions and motivations behind a brutal crime. Hershey, Dennehy, and Terry all deliver standout performances, and the film is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1990
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 33 min
  • Language
    English