Love Hate Love

Summary

Love Hate Love is a 1971 American made-for-television drama film starring Ryan O'Neal.

Love Hate Love
Based onstory by Eric Ambler
Robert Summerfield
suggested by novel by Lenard Kaufman
Screenplay byEric Ambler
Directed byGeorge McCowan
StarringRyan O'Neal
Lesley Ann Warren
Peter Haskell
Music byLyn Murray
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersJoan Harrison
executive
Aaron Spelling
Running time71 mins
Production companyAaron Spelling Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
Release9 February 1971 (1971-02-09)

Premise edit

A model, Sheila, has been seeing the wealthy Leo Price, while her boyfriend, engineer Russ, has been away. Sheila breaks up with Russ. However when Sheila sees Leo beat up Russ she becomes aware of his dangerous temper. She decides to marry Russ instead.

Leo becomes obsessed with Sheila and tries to track her down.

Cast edit

  • Ryan O'Neal as Russ Emery
  • Lesley Ann Warren as Sheila Blunden
  • Peter Haskell as Leo Price
  • Henry Jones as Tom Blunden
  • Jack Mullaney as Eddie
  • Jeff Donnell as Mary Blunden
  • Stanley Adams as Wally
  • Shannon Farnon as Karen Roche
  • Ryan MacDonald as Lieutenant Hank Robins
  • Charlene Polite as Secretary

Production edit

Ryan O'Neal made the film immediately after Love Story. Filming began in April 1970 in Lancaster, California.

Reception edit

The film's release was held back to take advantage of the success of Love Story. The Los Angeles Times called the film "for the most part, improbably developed...O'Neal... is the main strength of this movie."[1]

The movie was the seventh highest rating show of the week in the US, with a rating of 26.8. It was ABC's most popular show of the week.[2] It was repeated in June and rated 20.7 one of the top ten shows in the country that week.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Thomas, Kevin (10 Feb 1971). "TV REVIEW: 'Love Hate' on ABC's Movie". Los Angeles Times. p. h17.
  2. ^ "'Ben-Hur' Sets Ratings Mark for Movies". Los Angeles Times. 25 Feb 1971. p. g16.
  3. ^ "Peanuts Show Tops Ratings". Los Angeles Times. 23 June 1971. p. e16.

External links edit

  • Love Hate Love at IMDb  
  • Love Hate Love at TCMDB
  • Love Hate Love at Letterbox DVD
  • Review of film