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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom

  • TV Movie
  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.4K
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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)
BiographyComedyThriller
Wanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chan... Read allWanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chance to become a cheerleader. When the media get hold of the story, Wanda's trial turns into... Read allWanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chance to become a cheerleader. When the media get hold of the story, Wanda's trial turns into a media circus.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
    • Michael Ritchie
    • Jane Anderson
  • Stars
    • Holly Hunter
    • Beau Bridges
    • Swoosie Kurtz
    • Michael Ritchie
    • Jane Anderson
  • Stars
    • Holly Hunter
    • Beau Bridges
    • Swoosie Kurtz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 25User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys

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    Beau Bridges at an event for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)
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    Holly Hunter, Matt Frewer, and Eddie Jones in The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)
    Holly Hunter in The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)

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    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Wanda Holloway
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Terry Harper
    Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz
    • Marla Harper
    Elizabeth Ruscio
    Elizabeth Ruscio
    • Verna Heath
    Gregg Henry
    Gregg Henry
    • Tony Harper
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Troy McKinney
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • C.D. Holloway
    Frankie Ingrassia
    Frankie Ingrassia
    • Shanna Harper
    Gary Grubbs
    Gary Grubbs
    • Detective Helton
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Sergeant F.E. Blackwell
    Frederick Koehler
    Frederick Koehler
    • Shane Harper
    Megan Berwick
    • Amber Heath
    Kathleen Marie Archer
    • Mother
    Jana Arnold
    • Florine
    Nelly Bly
    • Waitress
    David Brisbin
    David Brisbin
    • Assistant D.A. Mike Anderson
    Claire Malis
    • June Sofar
    • (as Claire Mallis-Callaway)
    O'Neal Compton
    O'Neal Compton
    • Principal James Barker
      • Michael Ritchie
      • Jane Anderson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Someone discusses possibility of an exploding baton, which may be an in-joke reference to a gag from director Michael Ritchie's 1975 movie Smile (1975).
    • Goofs
      Wanda's voice on tape describes Verna's vehicle as a "1995 Grand Marquis." The film takes place in 1991.
    • Quotes

      Shanna Harper: Momma, isn't it true that only a certain amount of people are allowed in heaven, and we're saved, right?

      Wanda Holloway: Uh huh. That's 'cause we're Missionary Baptists as opposed to the other kind of Baptists who if they make a mistake, they have to start all over again. But Missionary Baptists - once saved, always saved. Your grandma and grandpa were real smart. They chose a sect that has guarantees.

    • Crazy credits
      credits end with "Finally, no spiders or cheerleaders were killed in the making of this movie"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Benny & Joon/The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom/Map of the Human Heart/Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Why Does There Have to Be a Song at the End?
      Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman

      Music by Lucy Simon

      Sung by Ellen Bernfeld

      Arranged by John Miller and Alex Shantzis

    User reviews25

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    7/10
    Terrific dark fun.
    Holly Hunter, once again, steps into television and shows us what could be. This is, believe it or not, based on a true story. I won't go into the plot, but the actors are all great. Besides Hunter, Beau Bridges and Swoozie Kurtz are standouts. The direction is swift and bold and brave, and the music and camera work are all stellar. Worth a look indeed.
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    • Jun 25, 2001

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1993 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Channelview, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Frederick S. Pierce Company
      • Sudden Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo

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