"Prisoner of Love" | ||
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Production number: 66208 First aired (US): 4 December 1990 First aired (AUS): 27 September 1993 | ||
Teleplay By Robert Stuart Nathan Story By Robert Stuart Nathan & David Black Directed By Michael Fresco |
A city arts commissioner and a socialite come under investigation when an artist noted for his sadomasochistic themes is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Plot[]
An artist notorious for his sadomasochistic scenes is murdered in a way patterned after his work. The artist's daughter leads detectives to the head of the New York Department of Cultural Affairs, whose "dominating" relationship with the victim makes him a prime suspect.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- George Dzundza as Sergeant Max Greevey
- Chris Noth as Detective Mike Logan
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
- Michael Moriarty as Executive A.D.A. Benjamin Stone
- Richard Brooks as A.D.A. Paul Robinette
- Steven Hill as D.A. Adam Schiff
Recurring cast[]
- Stephen De Fluiter as Cioran (credit only)
- Jack Ryland as Arraignment Judge M. Kleinman
Guest cast[]
- Frances Conroy as Elizabeth Hendrick
- Larry Keith as Henry Rothman
- Amy Aquino as Defense Attorney Erica Stohlmeyer
- Marjorie Monaghan as Cathy
- Fran Brill as Sondra More
- Don McManus as Jordan
- Sam Schacht as Hurley
- Jay Patterson as Hoexter
- Anthony Crivello as Celine
- Sidney Armus as Judge Fadenhecht
- Eyde Byrde as Johnson
- Valerie Kingston as Anita Swenson
- Marjorie Lovett as Dr. Gray
- Richard Seff as Hoffer
- Brad Greenquist as Bartender
- Ted Marcoux as Brian
- Harry O'Reilly as McCarry
- Antone Pagan as Officer Ubillez
- Wayne Maugans as Gary Pardee
- Cecelia Wilde as Sintra More
- Rudy Hornish as Hendrick's Lawyer
- Marc Plastrik as Investigator
References[]
Quotes[]
- [Stone and the police are searching a suspect's apartment. Stone comes upon a locked chest.]
"It's my hope chest."
- [The chest is unlocked. Stone, absolutely stunned and dumbfounded, pulls out an assortment of S&M gear.]
"What were you hoping for?"
- - Elizabeth Hendrick and Benjamin Stone
"Quite a Sam Cooke collection. My taste in music. Armani suits."
"Not your taste in clothes."
- - Max Greevey and Mike Logan
"People always know things they don't think they know, you know?"
- - Donald Cragen
"Henry Rothman killed himself an hour ago. Couldn't face the thought of prison, I guess."
"Did anyone take a picture?"
- - Benjamin Stone and Elizabeth Hendrick
"MBBF."
"Male bisexual bondage freak?"
- - Max Greevey and Mike Logan
"Don't make me testify. It'll ruin my career. I'm perfect for young dad parts in commercials."
- - Gary Pardee
"Art would be much more pleasant if we didn't have to deal with artists."
- - Elizabeth Hendrick
- Cragen: I have received over a hundred phone calls in the last hour! A commissioner is being dragged through the mud, and it looks like we're responsible! I hope you have something!
- Logan: (pauses) It gets worse.
- Cragen: How can it get worse?!
- Logan: What would you say if I told you Elizabeth Hendricks is connected to this?
- Cragen: That's worse.
Background information and notes[]
Episode scene cards[]
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Victor More's Loft |
Forensic Lab |
Pavilion of Popular Art |
Henry Rothman's Office |
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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Forensics Lab |
Dr. Gregg's Office |
Residence of |
Grand Jury Room |
Henry Rothman's Office |
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Next episode: "Out of the Half-Light" |