Up Against Amanda
"Sometimes the beauty is the beast"
Originally released in 2000. Up Against Amanda is a thriller/drama film. directed by Michael Rissi.
Starring Justine Priestley, David DeWitt, and Karen Grosso
Synopsis
After childhood abuse by her step-father and eight years in a juvenile psychiatric lockup, Amanda Lear is released. Her shrink is also her lover, who surreptitiously pays her rent on a nice house for a year. She moves in, takes one look at her neighbor Richard, and dispatches her doctor. To cover her tracks and to begin her seduction, she gets Richard's help with a security system. Soon she's bugging his calls and spying on him with hidden cameras, taking advantage of a rift between Richard and his wife who's in Nashville cutting a record. Amanda will stop at nothing to get Richard's exclusive attention. Will this good neighbor wise up before the hot tub overheats?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Justine Priestley
as Amanda Lear
David DeWitt
as Richard Pierce
Karen Grosso
as Laurie Pierce
Chuck Williams
as Buzz
John Alan Richards
as Dr. Arnold
Daniel Roebuck
as Officer Red
Willard E. Pugh
as Officer Wharton
Skippy McGriff
as Amanda's Stepdad
Reggie Bannister
as Lead Guitar Ted
Roberta Randall
as Shelly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rissi Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up Against Amanda about?
After childhood abuse by her step-father and eight years in a juvenile psychiatric lockup, Amanda Lear is released. Her shrink is also her lover, who surreptitiously pays her rent on a nice house f...
Who directed Up Against Amanda?
Up Against Amanda was directed by Michael Rissi.
How long is Up Against Amanda?
Up Against Amanda has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Up Against Amanda released?
Up Against Amanda was released on September 15, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Up Against Amanda?
The main cast of Up Against Amanda includes Justine Priestley, David DeWitt, Karen Grosso, Chuck Williams, John Alan Richards.