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Heartless (2005 film)

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Heartless
Also known asLethal Seduction
GenreDrama
Comedy
Based onarticles
by Howard Swindle
Teleplay byAdam Greenman
Directed byRobert Markowitz
StarringMichael Arata
Marcus Lyle Brown
Robb Conner
Theme music composerTerence Blanchard
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersKimberly Calhoun Boling
Jack Grossbart
Malcolm Petal
Production locationsJefferson Parish, Louisiana
Kenner, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
CinematographyThomas 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.

Plot

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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

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Actor Role
Melanie Griffith Miranda Wells
Lidia Porto Carla Arujo
Gregg Henry Lt. Russ Carter
David Jensen Mitchel Harding
Ritchie Montgomery Det. Steve Syler
Keith Flippen Dist. Atty. Lansing
Mike Franklin Asst. District Attorney
Michael Arata
Marcus Lyle Brown ICU doctor
Robb Conner Nino
Anne Ewen Eleonor
Lara Grice Secretary
Mark Krasnoff Ed Brunet
Earl Maddox Hector
Esai Morales Rick Benes / David Lopez
Derek Morgan Det. Kantrow
Dane Rhodes Prisoner
Ryan Rilette Delivery man
Stephen Rue Heir
Veronica Russell Reporter
Brandon Smith Business executive
Michael Wozniak Det.
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