Although acquitted of negligent homicide a few years earlier, a former LAPD policeman named "Frank Decker" (Jack Scalia) has accepted a job as a security guard working for an old friend named "Gus" (Joe Santos) who stood by his side through thick and thin when things were really bad. To that extent, things have begun to work out well for him and as a side benefit he even gets free membership at a wealthy country club due to his occupation. While there he happens to meet a married woman named "Angela Menteer" (Kathryn Harrold) and not long afterward he is sent to her house to install security equipment. The problem is that, even though he tries his best to stay professional, things begin to spiral out-of-control in a way that he could never imagine. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this made-for-television crime-drama turned out to be much better than I anticipated in large part because of the chemistry displayed between Jack Scalia and Kathryn Harrold. I also liked the performance of Will Patton (as Angela's husband "Giles Menteer"). Likewise, having an intricate plot and a surprise ending certainly helped in that regard as well. In any case, those looking for a more modern type of film noir from the 90's could certainly do worse and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.
Review of Deadly Desire
