Prime Suspect

Some big names in this one... mike farrell, and who doesn't love teri garr?? Amy mccleary is a news reporter in santa luisa. When a girl scout disappears, the last known person to see her is businessman frank staplin, who bought cookies from her. So now his family's home life gets turned upside down and the cops don't seem to be looking for anyone else. The press is now focused on him as well. Keep an eye out for barry corbin; he turns up in quirky films now and then. Here, he's officer austin. Also notice smarmy officer mendoza, played by ron joseph... who happened to appear in two episodes of northern exposure! Which starred... barry corbin. Such a tiny world. Nan martin was mrs. Louder on drew carey. This story feels a bit sensationalist, but i'm sure all this horror could and has happened to many people over the years, when the cops or the press focus on one person, and stop searching. Some similarities to "the wrong man" from 1956. Henry fonda. Directed by noel black. Has directed a mix of television and film. Was nominated for best short film in 1966.