Memphis (1991)

Synopsis: Multitalented Cybill Shepherd stars in "Memphis," a made-for-cable effort that she also cowrote and co-executive produced. In the 1950s, three criminals join forces to abduct the grandson of... Multitalented Cybill Shepherd stars in "Memphis," a made-for-cable effort that she also cowrote and co-executive produced. In the 1950s, three criminals join forces to abduct the grandson of the richest black man in Memphis. Shifty Podjo Harris, doltish hunk Rufus Hutton, and Reeny Perdew, a hooker with a heart of gold, bet that because the local racist police won't give a damn about a "colored kidnapping," the child's family will quickly meet their demands. Although they're right about the regional bigotry, they have not figured on their captive's grandfather and his "law-enforcement" alternative... or on Reeny's burgeoning feelings for the child. [More]

Starring: Cybill Shepherd, John Laughlin, J.E. Freeman

Starring: Cybill Shepherd, John Laughlin, J.E. Freeman

Director: Yves Simoneau

Director: Yves Simoneau

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