Best Kept Secrets
Synopsis
Blaise Dietz (Patty Duke Astin) plays the wife of police officer Blaise Dietz (Frederic Forrest), who wants to join a special investigative unit. Forrest is denied this position on the basis of information concerning his wife. The information, which reveals a dicey extramarital affair, was culled from a department surveillance file that was supposed to have been destroyed by court order. Blaise battles through legal channels to expose the police force's illegal actions, even as she and her husband suffer the innuendoes and cold shoulders from his fellow officers.
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Patty Duke
Laura Dietz
Frederic Forrest
Blaise Dietz
Peter Coyote
Frank Mitchell
Meg Foster
Shari Mitchell
Albert Salmi
Ed Dietz
Miriam Colon
Ina Dietz
David Clennon
Rev. Warner
Pepe Serna
Jim Ramos
Richard Bradford
Chief Gilmore
Carmen Argenziano
Lt. Clifford
Pat Petersen
Ramsey
Amanda Peterson
Gretchen
Karmin Murcelo
Marie Ramos
Howard Hesseman
Jim Osborne
Marie Denn
Harriet Wade
Peggy Feury
News Editor
Rose Portillo
Mrs. Zepeta
Beau Billingslea
TV Reporter #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerrold Freedman
- Screenplay & Story
- April Smith
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Best Kept Secrets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sarabande Productions, ABC Circle Films, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerrold Freedman
April Smith
Gil Mellé
Anthony Redman
David Manson
Department Leadership Roster
Jerrold Freedman
Director
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
David Manson
Producer
April Smith
Writer
Anthony Redman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: 1981-1985
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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Kept Secrets
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What is Best Kept Secrets about?
Blaise Dietz (Patty Duke Astin) plays the wife of police officer Blaise Dietz (Frederic Forrest), who wants to join a special investigative unit. Forrest is denied this position on the basis of information concerning his wife. The information, which reveals a dicey extramarital affair, was culled from a department surveillance file that was supposed to have been destroyed by court order. Blaise battles through legal channels to expose the police force's illegal actions, even as she and her husband suffer the innuendoes and cold shoulders from his fellow officers.
Who directed Best Kept Secrets?
Best Kept Secrets was directed by Jerrold Freedman.
Who stars in Best Kept Secrets?
The principal cast of Best Kept Secrets includes Patty Duke, Frederic Forrest, Peter Coyote, Meg Foster, Albert Salmi.
When was Best Kept Secrets released and how long is it?
Best Kept Secrets was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Best Kept Secrets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Best Kept Secrets was composed by Gil Mellé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Best Kept Secrets?
Best Kept Secrets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).