The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Deborah ReinischDirector
- J.A.C. RedfordOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John RitterTom Maguire
- Katey SagalIrene Dunbar
- David NaughtonArt Haber
- Lynne ThigpenMs. Wood
- Marie MarshallPatty
- Denise CrosbyKatie
- Elise NealAmy
- Jean StapletonMrs. Dunbar
- Kim DelgadoLou
- Stan IvarIvan
- Charles Rahi ChunDoctor
- Julianne ChristieMelissa
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Themes
woman director