Murder in the Hamptons
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Murder in the Hamptons is a true story made for TV movie, based on the events leading to the murder of multi-millionaire Ted Ammon
and the conviction of Ammon's estranged wife's lover Daniel Pelosi
.
) is a struggling artist who sells real estate, and one day when client Ted (David Sutcliffe
) fails to show up, she goes over to confront him. They soon fall in love and marry and are happy for several years. They adopt twin orphans Alexa and Greg, but Generosa becomes increasingly paranoid and her erratic behavior tears the marriage apart. They start divorce procedures and everything seems fine until Genarosa demands custody of the twins and ownership to the Hampton's house. She begins to tell lies to the children about Ted, trying to turn them against him. As they can't come to an agreement, Generosa and the twins stay at a hotel where she meets her contractor Danny (Shawn Christian
) and the two start a relationship, with him pushing her to hold out for money from Ted. When Ted is murdered, she inherits all of Ted's estate and she and Danny are married. She holds back the truth about Teds death from her children by telling them that Ted committed suicide by drinking alcohol along with swallowing pills. They eventually come under police suspicion. Generosa learns she's dying from breast cancer. Danny wants custody of the children, but Generosa rejects the idea due to the fact that he had been partying and spending her money carelessly. She changes her will, leaving Danny with only two million dollars; one million dollars to her housekeeper and nanny, Kaye, and the remainder of her wealth to her kids. Kaye also receives custody of the children and soon sends Greg away to a private school, while his sister remains behind. Some time after the death of Generosa, Danny is arrested for the murder of Ted Ammon, and in 2004 Danny is found guilty and sentenced to 25 years to life.
Ted Ammon
Robert Theodore Ammon was an American financier and investment banker. He was murdered by Daniel Pelosi, the boyfriend of his estranged wife Generosa....
and the conviction of Ammon's estranged wife's lover Daniel Pelosi
Daniel Pelosi
Daniel Pelosi is the convicted murderer of Wall Street financier Ted Ammon, and the widower of Generosa Ammon.- Relationship :...
.
Plot
The film is told through various points of views in a semi-documentary. Generosa (Poppy MontgomeryPoppy Montgomery
Poppy Montgomery , is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha Spade on Without a Trace...
) is a struggling artist who sells real estate, and one day when client Ted (David Sutcliffe
David Sutcliffe
David Sutcliffe is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Christopher Hayden, Rory Gilmore's father and Lorelai Gilmore's on-and-off boyfriend, on the CW show Gilmore Girls....
) fails to show up, she goes over to confront him. They soon fall in love and marry and are happy for several years. They adopt twin orphans Alexa and Greg, but Generosa becomes increasingly paranoid and her erratic behavior tears the marriage apart. They start divorce procedures and everything seems fine until Genarosa demands custody of the twins and ownership to the Hampton's house. She begins to tell lies to the children about Ted, trying to turn them against him. As they can't come to an agreement, Generosa and the twins stay at a hotel where she meets her contractor Danny (Shawn Christian
Shawn Christian
Shawn Patrick Christian is an American television and film actor.After graduating Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1989, he moved to Chicago to pursue an acting career. He starred in numerous stage productions, and began appearing in commercials...
) and the two start a relationship, with him pushing her to hold out for money from Ted. When Ted is murdered, she inherits all of Ted's estate and she and Danny are married. She holds back the truth about Teds death from her children by telling them that Ted committed suicide by drinking alcohol along with swallowing pills. They eventually come under police suspicion. Generosa learns she's dying from breast cancer. Danny wants custody of the children, but Generosa rejects the idea due to the fact that he had been partying and spending her money carelessly. She changes her will, leaving Danny with only two million dollars; one million dollars to her housekeeper and nanny, Kaye, and the remainder of her wealth to her kids. Kaye also receives custody of the children and soon sends Greg away to a private school, while his sister remains behind. Some time after the death of Generosa, Danny is arrested for the murder of Ted Ammon, and in 2004 Danny is found guilty and sentenced to 25 years to life.
Cast
- Poppy MontgomeryPoppy MontgomeryPoppy Montgomery , is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role as Samantha Spade on Without a Trace...
as Generosa AmmonGenerosa AmmonGenerosa Rand LeGaye was the widow of multimillionaire New York businessman Ted Ammon, who was murdered during their bitter divorce battle... - David SutcliffeDavid SutcliffeDavid Sutcliffe is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Christopher Hayden, Rory Gilmore's father and Lorelai Gilmore's on-and-off boyfriend, on the CW show Gilmore Girls....
as Ted AmmonTed AmmonRobert Theodore Ammon was an American financier and investment banker. He was murdered by Daniel Pelosi, the boyfriend of his estranged wife Generosa.... - Peter OuterbridgePeter OuterbridgePeter Outerbridge is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Dr. David Sandstrom in the TMN series ReGenesis, as William in Saw VI and his role as Dan Farmer in Happy Town.-Life and career:...
as Gordon Wintrob - Donna Goodhand as Aunt Carrie
- Helene JoyHélène JoyHélène Joy is an Australian–Canadian television actress. Her credits include roles in the television series MVP, Durham County, The Secret World of Og, An American in Canada, ReGenesis, Pearlie, and Murdoch Mysteries....
as Grace - Gabriel HoganGabriel HoganGabriel Hogan is a Canadian actor.Hogan is best known for his continuing roles on Canadian hit dramas Traders and The Associates.- Background :...
as Matt - Tara Rosling as Carrie Wilder
- Aislinn PaulAislinn PaulAislinn Paul is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in Degrassi: The Next Generation as Clare Edwards, the younger sister of Darcy Edwards.-Career:...
as Alexa Ammon - Munro ChambersMunro ChambersMunro Chambers is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Wilder on The Latest Buzz and his new role as Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on Degrassi. His identical twin brother named Thomas Chambers is also an actor.- Filmography :-External links:...
as Greg Ammon - Shawn ChristianShawn ChristianShawn Patrick Christian is an American television and film actor.After graduating Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1989, he moved to Chicago to pursue an acting career. He starred in numerous stage productions, and began appearing in commercials...
as Daniel PelosiDaniel PelosiDaniel Pelosi is the convicted murderer of Wall Street financier Ted Ammon, and the widower of Generosa Ammon.- Relationship :... - Michael A. Miranda as Artie Rubino
- Joris JarskyJoris JarskyJoris Jarsky , also known as Joris Jorsky, is a Canadian stage, film and television actor who has received recognition for being a versatile actor, and is known for his role as Marty Strickland in the series Vampire High....
as Carl Masella - Alex Poch-Goldin as Ed Burke
- Nadia Capone as Oncologist
- Kate Trotter as Neighbor
- Brigitte Robinson as Charlotte
- Tracey Ferencz as Denise
- Landy Cannon as Tennis Pro
- Aliska Malish as Beach Girl
- Kasia Vassos as Beach Girl
- Maxim RoyMaxim RoyMaxim Roy is a Canadian actress from Quebec .-Career:Roy has worked in theater, film and television. Her breakthrough was the lead in a thirteen-episode TV series Au nom du Pere et du Fils. She then went on to do the sequel, Le Sorcier. She appeared in Love & Human Remains and in the television...
as Lindy Fisher - Lindsey Connell as Secretary
- Allasen Miscion as Alexa, 4 years old
- Mitchell NyeMitchell NyeMitchell Nye is an American child actor. He is best known for his role as Dean Lipvanchuk in the 2005 film The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico.- Films :...
as Gregory, 4 years old - Vito Rezza as Cab Driver
- Sarain Boylan as Tammy
- Roman Podhora as Bartender
- James AllodiJames AllodiJames Allodi is a Canadian actor, writer and director.-Career:James Allodi earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a Major in Film, from New York University. Since then, the writer, director, and actor has amassed an impressive resume of stage, television and film credits...
as Architect - Alex KarzisAlex KarzisConstantine Alexander Karzis is a Canadian film and television actor, voiceover artist, singer, and musician. He was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario....
as Landscaper - Pedro Salvín as Concierge
- Johnie Chase as Museum official
- Trent McMullenTrent McMullenTrent McMullen is a Canadian actor known for his portrayal of freelance detective Orrie Cather in the A&E TV original series, A Nero Wolfe Mystery , and the series pilot, The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery . In 2010 McMullen starred in Ed Gass-Donnelly's second feature film Small Town Murder...
as Private Investigator - Marcia Bennett as Psychiatrist
- Diego KlattenhoffDiego KlattenhoffDiego Klattenhoff is a Canadian actor best known for playing Derek in Whistler and Ivan in Men in Trees.-Career:Diego Klattenhoff studied with some of Canada's most respected acting coaches, including David Rotenberg, Bruce Clayton and Rae Ellen Bodie, and eventually his dedication and persistence...
as Traffic Cop - Rory O'Shea as Mark Dell
- Brendan ConnorBrendan ConnorBrendan Connor is a Canadian journalist with a wide range of broadcasting experience, including recently working for Al Jazeera English TV, based out of Washington, DC, and Doha, Qatar...
as Kevin Drysdale - J.C. Kenny as Amanda Zahn
External links
- Murder in the Hamptons at MyLifetime.comLifetime TelevisionLifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...