A Season in Purgatory
1996 · 1 season · 2 eps · Crime, Drama
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A wealthy, politically connected family covers up the suspicious death of a young woman, a secret that later threatens to destroy the family's rising political star.
Created by Robert W. Lenski
Network: CBS
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Patrick Dempsey Harrison Burns -
Sherilyn Fenn Kit Bradley -
Craig Sheffer Constant Bradley -
Edward Herrmann Dr. Shugrue -
David Marshall Grant Jerry Bradley -
Kathleen York Claire Rafferty -
W. Earl Brown Fatty Malloy -
Wendy Phillips Luanne Utley -
Maureen Mueller -
Lisa Akey Charlotte Bradley -
Jere Shea Johnny Fuselli -
Jeanie Drynan
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