Sidney Sheldon's 'Windmills of the Gods' (1988)
Directed by Lee Philips
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Political Thriller |
Run Time - 192 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Windmills of the Gods was adapted for television by John Gay from a best-selling novel by Sidney Sheldon. Jaclyn Smith plays an American college professor, appointed US ambassador to Romania. While attending a peace conference, Jaclyn's life is placed in jeopardy by an all-powerful secret organization. Whom can she trust: American president Michael Moriarty, Rumanian top dog Franco Nero, fellow scholar David Ackroyd, or confrence chairman Ian McKellan? Or none of the above? This wide-ranging romantic adventure was lensed in several exotic locales, from Bucharest to Chile. Originally presented in two parts, Windmills of the Gods debuted February 7, 1988, directly opposite the ratings-busting TV-movie Elvis and Me.
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professor, ambassador [political], fear, peacemaker, terrorism, betrayal, double-cross, assassination