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To Love, Honor and Deceive (1996)
Sydney Carpenter is a devoted mother to her young son, and is now accustomed to the puzzling existence of her mysterious, non-communicative husband, Matthew. When her husband and son are suddenly lost at sea after a boating accident, Sydney's comfortable existence is shattered. Although overwhelmed by her grief, Sydney cannot ignore the strange pieces from her husband's past that continue to make their way into the present.
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Sydney Carpenter is a devoted mother to her young son, and is now accustomed to the puzzling existence of her mysterious, non-communicative husband, Matthew. When her husband and son are suddenly lost at sea after a boating accident, Sydney's comfortable existence is shattered. Although overwhelmed by her grief, Sydney cannot ignore the strange pieces from her husband's past that continue to make their way into the present.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Written By:David Rosenfelt
In Theaters:12/15/1996
Box Office:
Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:Multicom Entertainment Group, Robert Greenwald Productions
Cast
Michael W. Watkins
Director
Vanessa Marcil
Sydney Carpenter
James Wilder
Detective Jim Sanders
Leland Orser
FBI Special Agent Kyle Lassiter
Rosalind Chao
Sydney's Best Friend
Thomas Gibson
Matthew Carpenter
Christian Durango
Adam Carpenter
Mitchell Laurance
Rick
John Capodice
Attorney Forays
William R. Moses
Nicholas Bennett
Carl McIntyre
Vincent
Andrew Masset
Director Walters
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