Tempting Fate (1998 film)

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Tempting Fate
Genre Science fiction
Written by
Directed by Peter Werner
Starring
Music byMartin Davich
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Sheri Singer
  • Steve White
ProducerRon Gilbert
CinematographyNeil Roach
EditorMartin Nicholson
Running time96 minutes
Production companySinger White Entertainment
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseApril 5, 1998 (1998-04-05)

Tempting Fate is a 1998 American science fiction television film starring Tate Donovan and directed by Peter Werner. [1]

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Plot

A Los Angeles scientist discovers a parallel Earth where everything is peaceful and Elvis Presley is still alive. [2]

Cast

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References

  1. Everett, Todd (April 2, 1998). "Tempting Fate". Variety . Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. TV Guide April 4-10 1998.