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The True Story of Lynn Stuart

1958 1h 18m Drama List
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Following the narcotics-related death of her nephew, housewife and mother Phyllis Carter (Betsy Palmer) volunteers to work undercover for the police department to help apprehend drug runners. Though her offer is initially refused, Phyllis is eventually given the alias of Lynn Stuart, and assigned to insinuate herself into the life of criminal Willie Down (Jack Lord). Becoming involved with Willie, Phyllis immerses herself further into her assumed identity and away from her domestic life.

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Steve D The acting is laughable and the script just as bad. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Following the narcotics-related death of her nephew, housewife and mother Phyllis Carter (Betsy Palmer) volunteers to work undercover for the police department to help apprehend drug runners. Though her offer is initially refused, Phyllis is eventually given the alias of Lynn Stuart, and assigned to insinuate herself into the life of criminal Willie Down (Jack Lord). Becoming involved with Willie, Phyllis immerses herself further into her assumed identity and away from her domestic life.
Director
Lewis Seiler
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 18m