Stephen Tolkin

Writing

Stephen Tolkin

Stephen Tolkin is a writer and producer.

Known For

The PlayerThe Player · 1992
The Player
7.21992
MovieMysteryDrama
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one?
Cleveland AbductionCleveland Abduction · 2015
Cleveland Abduction
7.22015
MovieCrimeTV Movie
A single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women for 11 years.
Captain AmericaCaptain America · 1990
Captain America
4.51990
MovieActionAdventure
During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America". Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed identities and is now planning to kidnap the President of the United States.
The Craigslist KillerThe Craigslist Killer · 2011
The Craigslist Killer
5.22011
MovieDramaThriller
Based on a true story, seemingly flawless Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular medical student at Boston University, leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery, and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims via Craigslist. 
12:01 PM12:01 PM · 1990
12:01 PM
7.01990
MovieScience Fiction
12:01 PM is a 1990 short film directed by Jonathan Heap and starring Kurtwood Smith. It follows Myron Castleman, an everyman who keeps repeating the same hour of his life, from 12:01 PM to 1:00 PM.
Husband Father Killer: The Alyssa Pladl StoryHusband Father Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story · 2024
Husband Father Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story
6.52024
MovieDramaCrime
As a young teen, Alyssa has a relationship with abusive 21-year-old Steven, but their path takes a dark turn after she has his child, so she gives her up for adoption. Years later, their now 17-year-old daughter, seeks them out, and Steven manipulates her into an affair, neglecting his family.
DaybreakDaybreak · 1993
Daybreak
5.31993
MovieActionDrama
When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy StoryHow to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story · 2023
How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story
6.32023
MovieTV MovieThriller
Author Nancy Crampton-Brophy often writes stories about female protagonists who fantasize about killing their own husbands. In a shocking and ironic turn of events, Brophy faces accusations of doing the same thing in real life.

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Kate BrasherKate Brasher · 2001
Kate Brasher
10.02001
SeriesDrama
Kate Brasher is an American dramatic television series that was broadcast by CBS. It premiered at 9:00pm ET/PT on Saturday, February 24, 2001 and was cancelled after six episodes. The title character was the single mother of teenaged sons Daniel and Elvis. Facing a financial crisis, she seeks legal advice at Brothers Keepers, an inner city community advocacy center, and is offered a job as a social worker. Her co-workers include attorney Abbie Schaeffer and Joe Almeida, the organization's street-smart director, who founded it after his daughter was killed in gang crossfire. Series creator Stephen Tolkin based the character of Almeida on Rabbi Mark Borovitz, an ex-convict and alcoholic who became the spiritual leader of Gateways Beit T'Shuvah, a residential treatment center for Jews in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The two men met when Tolkin contacted the rabbi for help with a friend who was dealing with substance abuse. Although set in Santa Monica, the series was shot on location in San Diego, California. Among those actors making guest appearances during the series' short run were K Callan, Dennis Christopher, Paul Dooley, Mariette Hartley, Josh Hopkins, Carl Lumbly, David Naughton, and Mackenzie Phillips.

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