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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom is a 1993 comedy television film produced by and for HBO. It was directed by Michael Ritchie and starred Holly Hunter, Swoosie Kurtz and Beau Bridges.
Original Release
04/10/1993
US Release
04/10/1993
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Holly Hunter | Wanda Holloway |
| Beau Bridges | Terry Harper |
| Swoosie Kurtz | Marla Harper |
| Elizabeth Ruscio | Verna Heath |
| Gregg Henry | Tony Harper |
| Matt Frewer | Troy McKinney |
| Eddie Jones | C.D. Holloway |
| Frankie Ingrassia | Shanna Harper |
| Gary Grubbs | Detective Helton |
| Jack Kehler | Sergeant F.E. Blackwell |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Holly Hunter | Wanda Holloway |
| Beau Bridges | Terry Harper |
| Swoosie Kurtz | Marla Harper |
| Elizabeth Ruscio | Verna Heath |
| Gregg Henry | Tony Harper |
| Matt Frewer | Troy McKinney |
| Eddie Jones | C.D. Holloway |
| Frankie Ingrassia | Shanna Harper |
| Gary Grubbs | Detective Helton |
| Jack Kehler | Sergeant F.E. Blackwell |
| Frederick Koehler | Shane Harper |
| Megan Berwick | Amber Heath |
| Kathleen Marie Archer | Mother |
| Jana Arnold | Florine |
| Nelly Bly | Waitress |
| David Brisbin | Assistant D.A. Mike Anderson |
| Claire Malis | June Sofar |
| O'Neal Compton | Principal James Barker |
| Bill Cross | Plant Manager |
| Steve Eastin | Bob Wilbur |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Kyle A. Heinrich | Executive Producer |
| Frederick S. Pierce | Executive Producer |
| James Manos Jr. | Producer |
| Dana Cole | Producer |
| Zachary Feuer | Producer |
| Art Schaefer | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1994 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
