Woman on The Run: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
– The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife...
Release Date:
16 May 1993
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated
Director:
Sandor Stern
Writer:
Lawrencia Bembenek (book), Sandor Stern
Main Actors:
Tatum O'Neal, Bruce Greenwood, Peggy McCay, Colin Fox
Plot:
The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife. After being dismissed from the Milwaukee police, Laurie Bembenek is swept off her feet by divorced Fred Schultz and they decide to marry. The pair face mounting financial problems, but when Fred's ex-wife is killed with a bullet from his off-duty pistol, it is Laurie who is arrested for the brutal crime.
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.
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