Heartless (2005 film)

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Heartless
Also known asLethal Seduction
GenreDrama
Comedy
Based onarticles
by Howard Swindle
Teleplay byAdam Greenman
Directed by Robert Markowitz
Starring Michael Arata
Marcus Lyle Brown
Robb Conner
Theme music composer Terence Blanchard
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers Kimberly Calhoun Boling
Jack Grossbart
Malcolm Petal
Production locations Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Kenner, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cinematography Thomas Del Ruth
Original release
ReleaseMay 5, 2005 (2005-05-05)

Heartless (also known as Lethal Seduction) is a 2005 American film written by Howard Swindle and Adam Greenman, directed by Robert Markowitz. The film's running time is 90 minutes.

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Plot

Miranda Wells is an attorney with a sideline in immigration fraud and murder. Miranda's assistant, Carla, is unaware of her criminal activities. David Lopez, a journalist setting out to expose Miranda, poses as Rick Benes, an illegal immigrant, and takes a job in the office. Carla stumbles on incriminating files and David Lopez, in pursuit of the story, is threatened when he becomes infatuated with Miranda. Carla is attacked and her husband murdered, Miranda is the chief suspect. As the investigation progresses and Carla disappears from hospital, it is clear that Miranda will stop at nothing including murdering again to stay out.

Cast

ActorRole
Melanie Griffith Miranda Wells
Lidia Porto Carla Arujo
Gregg Henry Lt. Russ Carter
David JensenMitchel Harding
Ritchie Montgomery Det. Steve Syler
Keith FlippenDist. Atty. Lansing
Mike FranklinAsst. District Attorney
Michael Arata
Marcus Lyle Brown ICU doctor
Robb ConnerNino
Anne EwenEleonor
Lara Grice Secretary
Mark KrasnoffEd Brunet
Earl MaddoxHector
Esai Morales Rick Benes / David Lopez
Derek MorganDet. Kantrow
Dane RhodesPrisoner
Ryan RiletteDelivery man
Stephen RueHeir
Veronica RussellReporter
Brandon SmithBusiness executive
Michael WozniakDet.