''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 Marie Stowe Mora (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'' (199 ...

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

- Dr. Sharon Fields *

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- Dr. Diane Cosgrove *

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- Rosalund Joseph *

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- Lt. Tony Monaco *

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- Kathryn Lundquist *

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- Congressman Stanford Barstow * Nicholas Pryor as Dr. Thompson *

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as Dr. Jerry Menzies *

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as Vivian Todd *

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as Congressman Harris Stowe * Greg Monaghan as James * Stephen Shellen as Kevin *

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as Gov. Price

References

External links

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