Killer Instinct (1988) TV Movie

When an institutionalized patient who is forcibly released commits murder, the treating psychiatrist's career is in jeopardy.

Killer Instinct (1988) TV Movie
Cast: Melissa Gilbert, Woody Harrelson, Lane Smith, Kevin Conroy

Penalty Phase, The (1986) TV Movie

The Penalty Phase  (1986) TV Movie
Cast: Art LaFleur, Jane Badler, John Harkins, Jonelle Allen, Karen Austin, Melissa Gilbert, Millie Perkins, Mitch Ryan, Peter Strauss

Family Secrets (1984) TV Movie

Maureen Stapleton, Stefanie Powers and Melissa Gilbert represent three generations of women in one family in this made-for-TV movie. Recently widowed, Stapleton invites her divorced daughter Powers, and Powers' illegitimate daughter Gilbert, for a weekend get-together. The catalyst for the film's cascade of bickering, reminiscences, and regrets is Stapleton's announcement that she plans to move from the family home and into a condominium. In addition to starring, Stefanie Powers also came up with the film's premise and functioned as co-producer. A "General Foods Showcase" TV presentation, Family Secrets first aired on May 13, 1984. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Family Secrets (1984) TV Movie

Cast: Gary Dontzig, Gary Sinise, James Spader, Maureen Stapleton, Melissa Gilbert, Stefanie Powers

Choices of the Heart (1983) TV Movie

Choices of the Heart (aka In December the Roses Will Bloom Again) recounts the life and death of Irish lay missionary Jean Donovan. Together with three American nuns, the 27-year-old Donovan (here played by Melissa Gilbert) was murdered in El Salvador in 1980. Constructed in a complex flashback-flashforward style, the film shows how Donovan went from a selfish, materialistic girl to a champion of human rights. Martin Sheen plays the priest who is instrumental in Donovan's turnaround. The increasing demand for the US to withdraw its support of El Salvador's military-oriented government is a secondary but vital ingredient to the full dramatic impact of this made-for-TV movie. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Choices of the Heart (1983) TV Movie

Cast: Helen Hunt, Martin Sheen, Mary McCusker, Melissa Gilbert, Mike Farrell, Patrick Cassidy, Peter Horton, Rene Enriquez

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) TV Movie

Fashion designer Marian falls in love and marries attorney Edward. Her idyllic romance and marriage are shattered when she learns that Edward is the son of a powerful and feared mafia family. Edward's family begins to impose its illegal and dangerous activities upon Marian and her friends. When her best friend is murdered after confronting Edward's family, she wants out and begins to fight against the family's ominous power and reach. Corny but cool.

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) TV Movie

Cast: Joe Penny, Melissa Gilbert