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Donato and Daughter
Donato and Daughter, released on video as Dead to Rights, is a 1993 American crime drama television film directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Robert Roy Pool, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Jack Early. It stars Charles Bronson and Dana Delany as a father and daughter, both LAPD detectives, who must team up to stop a serial killer. It aired on CBS on September 21, 1993.
The project appealed to Delany because of its focus on the relationship between father and daughter, which she found more compelling than the typical overdone serial killer plots. She appreciated the absence of a romantic subplot, valuing the opportunity to portray a strong, multifaceted female character centered on family and work. Delany also took the role to work with Charles Bronson, describing him as tough but sweet and funny, often lightening tense moments with impromptu musical performances. To prepare for her role, Delany spent time with police officers.
The film is praised for being entertaining, with strong performances from Delany and Bronson. The photography, detailed sets, and moody score add to its appeal. Delany’s portrayal is compared to Prime Suspect but still feels original, while Bronson shows a warmer side of his usual tough-guy persona. Though the film attempts to explore complex relationships, it works better as a straightforward thriller.
Two Los Angeles Police Department detectives, a father and daughter who have had a frosty relationship for a long time, must team up to stop a brutal sexual predator and serial killer who targets nuns.
The film is based on a book by the same name by Jack Early.
Delany said that the story appealed to her because "it was the relationship between the two that interested me. We see so many movies now about serial killers, it's really being overdone, so I wanted to emphasize the relationship between father and daughter."
Also she liked that they were no romantic subplot by saying "why is it that in every movie, there has to be a male female thing going on? Why can't it be about a woman and her family and her work? That was the challenge because you want her to be strong and capable, but you also don't want her to be one-dimensional."
Finally she accepted the project because she wanted to work with Charles Bronson. Of the actor she said she "wanted to work with Charles Bronson because he's kind of an icon. It was fun, but he's a tough nut to crack, not easy to get to know. But underneath it all he's a very sweet man, and quite funny."
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Donato and Daughter
Donato and Daughter, released on video as Dead to Rights, is a 1993 American crime drama television film directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Robert Roy Pool, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Jack Early. It stars Charles Bronson and Dana Delany as a father and daughter, both LAPD detectives, who must team up to stop a serial killer. It aired on CBS on September 21, 1993.
The project appealed to Delany because of its focus on the relationship between father and daughter, which she found more compelling than the typical overdone serial killer plots. She appreciated the absence of a romantic subplot, valuing the opportunity to portray a strong, multifaceted female character centered on family and work. Delany also took the role to work with Charles Bronson, describing him as tough but sweet and funny, often lightening tense moments with impromptu musical performances. To prepare for her role, Delany spent time with police officers.
The film is praised for being entertaining, with strong performances from Delany and Bronson. The photography, detailed sets, and moody score add to its appeal. Delany’s portrayal is compared to Prime Suspect but still feels original, while Bronson shows a warmer side of his usual tough-guy persona. Though the film attempts to explore complex relationships, it works better as a straightforward thriller.
Two Los Angeles Police Department detectives, a father and daughter who have had a frosty relationship for a long time, must team up to stop a brutal sexual predator and serial killer who targets nuns.
The film is based on a book by the same name by Jack Early.
Delany said that the story appealed to her because "it was the relationship between the two that interested me. We see so many movies now about serial killers, it's really being overdone, so I wanted to emphasize the relationship between father and daughter."
Also she liked that they were no romantic subplot by saying "why is it that in every movie, there has to be a male female thing going on? Why can't it be about a woman and her family and her work? That was the challenge because you want her to be strong and capable, but you also don't want her to be one-dimensional."
Finally she accepted the project because she wanted to work with Charles Bronson. Of the actor she said she "wanted to work with Charles Bronson because he's kind of an icon. It was fun, but he's a tough nut to crack, not easy to get to know. But underneath it all he's a very sweet man, and quite funny."