First Daughter (1999 film)
Encyclopedia
First Daughter is a 1999 action/romance
television movie
starring Mariel Hemingway
, Gregory Harrison
, Doug Savant
and Diamond Dallas Page
, with Monica Keena
as the title role. It was directed by Armand Mastroianni
.
) and the group leader, Michael Smith (David Wheeler
), is subsequently captured. Some members of the group manage to evade capture and continue with terrorist activities. Eight weeks later, believing the threat is over, the President organizes an outdoors activity trip for his teenage daughter, Jess (Monica Keena
), who has grown tired of the public life and constant Secret Service
supervision. Jess, excited about the trip, is disappointed to learn that an Secret Service agent she dislikes, Alex McGregor (Mariel Hemingway
), will be accompanying her, despising her over a misunderstanding embrace between her father and Alex. Jess goes so far as to spread rumours about Alex during the trip, leaving an air of animosity between the two of them. Jess is pleased to discover that some members of the hiking group are completely unaware of who she is.
Unbeknownst to the hikers, during their trip they are seen by members of the domestic terrorist group who have been hiding out in the same woods to evade capture. The terrorists initially believe they are witnessing a normal group of hikers, but soon notice bodyguards with guns. Eventually, one of the group recognises Jess, and identifies her as the daughter of President Jonathan Hayes. They quickly form a plan to kidnap Jess in order to negotiate the release of Michael Smith, their imprisoned leader. They ambush the group, kill one of the bodyguards and kidnap Jess.
With the help of one of the river guides, Grant Coleman (Doug Savant
), Alex searches for Jess and attempts a daring rescue.
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
television movie
Television movie
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starring Mariel Hemingway
Mariel Hemingway
- Early life :Hemingway was born in Mill Valley, California, the third daughter of Byra Louise Hemingway and Jack Hemingway, a writer. Her sisters are Joan Hemingway and Margaux Hemingway...
, Gregory Harrison
Gregory Harrison
Gregory Neale Harrison is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Chandler in the 1987 cult favorite North Shore and as Trapper John MacIntyre's young surgeon, Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates, on the CBS series Trapper John, M.D....
, Doug Savant
Doug Savant
Douglas Peter "Doug" Savant is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place and Tom Scavo on the ABC dramedy series Desperate Housewives.-Career:...
and Diamond Dallas Page
Diamond Dallas Page
Dallas Page , better known by his ring name "Diamond" Dallas Page , is an American retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor...
, with Monica Keena
Monica Keena
Monica C. Keena is an American actress, known for her roles as Abby Morgan on Dawson's Creek, Rachel Lindquist on the short-lived comedy Undeclared, Kristin on HBO's Entourage, and as Lori Campbell in Freddy vs. Jason....
as the title role. It was directed by Armand Mastroianni
Armand Mastroianni
Armand Mastroianni is an American film director. He is the father of Paul Mastroianni who is also pursuing a career in filmmaking. Armand Mastroianni's directorial debut was the 1980 horror film He Knows You're Alone which was also the screen debut of actor Tom Hanks...
.
Plot
A domestic terrorist group make an unsuccessful attempt on the life of US President Jonathan Hayes (Gregory HarrisonGregory Harrison
Gregory Neale Harrison is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Chandler in the 1987 cult favorite North Shore and as Trapper John MacIntyre's young surgeon, Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates, on the CBS series Trapper John, M.D....
) and the group leader, Michael Smith (David Wheeler
David Wheeler (actor)
David Wheeler is a film and television actor. His best known role to date is his brief but very memorable portrayal of Selto Durka on the television series Farscape.- Filmography :*The Murderer...
), is subsequently captured. Some members of the group manage to evade capture and continue with terrorist activities. Eight weeks later, believing the threat is over, the President organizes an outdoors activity trip for his teenage daughter, Jess (Monica Keena
Monica Keena
Monica C. Keena is an American actress, known for her roles as Abby Morgan on Dawson's Creek, Rachel Lindquist on the short-lived comedy Undeclared, Kristin on HBO's Entourage, and as Lori Campbell in Freddy vs. Jason....
), who has grown tired of the public life and constant Secret Service
United States Secret Service
The United States Secret Service is a United States federal law enforcement agency that is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The sworn members are divided among the Special Agents and the Uniformed Division. Until March 1, 2003, the Service was part of the United States...
supervision. Jess, excited about the trip, is disappointed to learn that an Secret Service agent she dislikes, Alex McGregor (Mariel Hemingway
Mariel Hemingway
- Early life :Hemingway was born in Mill Valley, California, the third daughter of Byra Louise Hemingway and Jack Hemingway, a writer. Her sisters are Joan Hemingway and Margaux Hemingway...
), will be accompanying her, despising her over a misunderstanding embrace between her father and Alex. Jess goes so far as to spread rumours about Alex during the trip, leaving an air of animosity between the two of them. Jess is pleased to discover that some members of the hiking group are completely unaware of who she is.
Unbeknownst to the hikers, during their trip they are seen by members of the domestic terrorist group who have been hiding out in the same woods to evade capture. The terrorists initially believe they are witnessing a normal group of hikers, but soon notice bodyguards with guns. Eventually, one of the group recognises Jess, and identifies her as the daughter of President Jonathan Hayes. They quickly form a plan to kidnap Jess in order to negotiate the release of Michael Smith, their imprisoned leader. They ambush the group, kill one of the bodyguards and kidnap Jess.
With the help of one of the river guides, Grant Coleman (Doug Savant
Doug Savant
Douglas Peter "Doug" Savant is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place and Tom Scavo on the ABC dramedy series Desperate Housewives.-Career:...
), Alex searches for Jess and attempts a daring rescue.
Cast
- Mariel HemingwayMariel Hemingway- Early life :Hemingway was born in Mill Valley, California, the third daughter of Byra Louise Hemingway and Jack Hemingway, a writer. Her sisters are Joan Hemingway and Margaux Hemingway...
as Agent Alex McGregor - Monica KeenaMonica KeenaMonica C. Keena is an American actress, known for her roles as Abby Morgan on Dawson's Creek, Rachel Lindquist on the short-lived comedy Undeclared, Kristin on HBO's Entourage, and as Lori Campbell in Freddy vs. Jason....
as Jess Hayes - Doug SavantDoug SavantDouglas Peter "Doug" Savant is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Matt Fielding on Melrose Place and Tom Scavo on the ABC dramedy series Desperate Housewives.-Career:...
as Grant Coleman - Dallas PageDallas PageDallas Page , better known by his ring name "Diamond" Dallas Page , is an American retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor...
as Dirk Lindman - Alan DaleAlan DaleAlan Hugh Dale is a New Zealand actor. As a child, Dale developed a love of theatre and also became a rugby player. After retiring from the sport he took on a number of professions to support his family, before deciding to become a professional actor at the age of 27. With work limited in New...
as Daly - Dominic Purcell as Troy Nelson
- Gregory HarrisonGregory HarrisonGregory Neale Harrison is an American actor. He is probably best known for his role as Chandler in the 1987 cult favorite North Shore and as Trapper John MacIntyre's young surgeon, Dr. George Alonzo 'Gonzo' Gates, on the CBS series Trapper John, M.D....
as President Jonathan Hayes - David WheelerDavid Wheeler (actor)David Wheeler is a film and television actor. His best known role to date is his brief but very memorable portrayal of Selto Durka on the television series Farscape.- Filmography :*The Murderer...
as Michael Smith