Melanie Darrow Explained

Director:	Gary Nelson
Starring:	Delta Burke Brian Bloom Christopher Birt
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Melanie Darrow is a 1997 American television film directed by Gary Nelson and starring Delta Burke, Brian Bloom and Christopher Birt.^[1]

Plot

A lawyer takes on the case of a man accused of murdering his wealthy wife.

Cast

• Delta Burke as Melanie Darrow
• Brian Bloom as Det. Lou Darrow
• Christopher Birt as Dwight
• Bruce Abbott as Alex Kramer
• Wendel Meldrum as Diane
• Jonathan Banks as Arthur Abbot
• Shawn Ashmore as David Abbott
• Krista Bridges as Claire
• Anthony J. Mifsud as Carlo Erhardt

Reception

Variety said of the film, "Nelson doesn’t bring much reality or humor to the thin telefare, and chances of Burke’s Melanie getting many more cases seem minimal."^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: TV Guide. August 16-22, 1997. pg. 172.
2. Web site: Scott . Tony . Melanie Darrow . Variety . 20 August 1997 . 18 June 2020.