''Amazons'' is an American made-for-television

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, first aired on

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on January 29, 1984. The film was directed by

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and starred

Madeleine Stowe Madeleine Stowe (born August 18, 1958) is an American actress. She appeared mostly on television before her role in the 1987 crime-comedy film '' Stakeout''. She went on to star in the films ''Revenge'' (1990), ''Unlawful Entry'' (1992), ''The L ...

Plot

Dr. Sharon Fields is framed for malpractice following the death of a patient, an influential congressman, and uncovers the existence of a secret cult of "Amazons" who assassinate powerful men.

Cast

as Dr. Sharon Fields *

Jennifer Warren Jennifer Warren (born August 12, 1941) is an American actress, producer and film director. Early life and education Warren's uncle was Yiddish theatre actor and director Jacob Ben-Ami. Career Warren made her Broadway debut in 1972 in '' 6 Rms ...

as Dr. Diane Cosgrove *

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as Rosalund Joseph *

Jack Scalia Jack Scalia (born November 10, 1950) is an American actor. Scalia is perhaps best known for his frequent appearances in prime-time television series (both as a regular and as a guest-star) and television movies in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as ...

as Lt. Tony Monaco *

Stella Stevens Stella Stevens (born Estelle Caro Eggleston; October 1, 1938 – February 17, 2023) was an American actress. She was the mother of actor Andrew Stevens. Stevens began her acting career in 1959 in the film ''Say One for Me'', winning the Golden ...

as Kathryn Lundquist *

William Schallert William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on ''Richard Diamond, Private ...

as Congressman Stanford Barstow *

Nicholas Pryor Nicholas David Pryor (born Probst; January 28, 1935 – October 7, 2024) was an American character actor. He appeared in various television series, films, and stage productions. Early life and career Pryor was born Nicholas David Probst in Balt ...

as Dr. Thompson *

Peter Scolari Peter Thomas Scolari (September 12, 1955 – October 22, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles as Henry Desmond in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''Bosom Buddies'' (1980–1982) and Michael Harris on the C ...

as Dr. Jerry Menzies *

Leslie Bevis Leslie Bevis (born February 13, 1954) is an American former model and actress. Career Bevis worked as a model in Europe before her work in film and television. Besides making several appearances on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', she has made n ...

as Vivian Todd *

Jordan Charney Jordan Charney (born April 1, 1937) is an American character actor known for ''Ghostbusters'' (1984), ''Network'' (1976) and ''Hill Street Blues'' (1981). Early life and career Charney was born in Brooklyn, New York,Stephen Shellen Stephen Shellen, also known as Stephen Shellenberger (born June 17, 1957), is a Canadian actor. He is probably best known for his role as Luke Brenner on the TV series '' Counterstrike'', for his role as Neal in Robert Redford's '' A River Runs T ...

as Kevin *

Hansford Rowe Hansford Herndon Rowe Jr. (May 12, 1924 – September 5, 2017) was an American film, stage and television actor. Early life and education Rowe was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Virginia Isabel (née Willis) and Hansford Herndon Rowe, ...

as Gov. Price

References

External links

* 1984 films 1984 television films American Broadcasting Company original films Films scored by Basil Poledouris Films directed by Paul Michael Glaser American thriller television films 1980s American films Films about Amazons {{US-tv-thriller-film-stub