Heart of the Storm (film)

Heart of the Storm is a 2004 American made-for-television action thriller drama film directed by Charles Wilkinson, starring Melissa Gilbert and Tom Cavanagh. The film originally aired on the Lifetime cable network on November 22, 2004.

Heart of the Storm
Written byV.R. McDade
Story byDoug Draizin
V.R. McDade
Directed byCharles Wilkinson
StarringMelissa Gilbert
Tom Cavanagh
Brian Wimmer
Azure Parsons
Music byRichard Bellis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersMark Bacino
Jim Green
ProducersVal Mcleroy
Albert J. Salzer
CinematographyMark Mervis
EditorPeter Svab
Running time92 minutes
Production companyWallet Size Pictures
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseNovember 22, 2004 (2004-11-22)

Plot

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The story focuses on a prison break that occurs during a hurricane. Three convicts – Juke, Tad and their leader Simpson – seek refuge in a family's small house and decide to hold them captive. The family begins to get along with the escaped prisoners until Tad and Simpson get into a fight. Simpson ends up shooting Tad, incapacitating him. When the father of the family comes home, he is also shot by Simpson. Juke tries to help the family escape Simpson's treachery, only to be wounded by a gunshot as well. The group decides to ignite hairspray with fire in an attempt to kill Simpson. Simpson survives the attack but has his face severely injured in the process, resulting in him tumbling over a staircase balcony to his death.

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