Blood & Orchids
Series Overview
Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospital. Some of the men didn’t want to get involved, fearing they might be blamed, because she was white, but do so anyway. Almost immediately everyone suspects they are to blame. When Hester’s politically influential mother Doris finds out what really happened, she fearing a scandal, forces her daughter to blame the men who rescued her, of raping and beating her. It’s up to detective Curt Maddox, to find out what really happened, and their Hawaiian lawyer to do the impossible. Convince a white court of law, that they are innocent.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 2 Episodes
1986 – 1986
Premiered: Sun, Feb 23, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Kris Kristofferson
Curt Maddox
Jane Alexander
Doris Ashley
Sean Young
Lenore Bergman
José Ferrer
Walter Bergman
Susan Blakely
Marie Farrell
David Clennon
Phillip Murray
George Coe
Dr. Lansing
Richard Dysart
Harvey Koster
Elizabeth Lindsey
Sarah
Haunani Minn
Princess Luahine
William Russ
Lloyd Murdoch
James Saito
Halehone
Matt Salinger
Bryce Parker
Madeleine Stowe
Hester Ashley Murdoch
Arthur Rosenberg
Sergeant Jack Keller
Merritt Butrick
Duane York
Sandy McPeak
Admiral Glenn Langdon
Warren Fabro
Romero
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Thorpe
Norman Katkov
Mark Snow
Chuck Arnold
Marvin Adelson, Lori Jane Coleman
Andrew Adelson, Malcolm Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Thorpe
Director
Andrew Adelson
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Chuck Arnold
Director of Photography
Marvin Adelson
Editor
Lori Jane Coleman
Editor
Frederick P. Hope
Production Design
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What is Blood & Orchids about?
Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospital. Some of the men didn’t want to get involved, fearing they might be blamed, because she was white, but do so anyway. Almost immediately everyone suspects they are to blame. When Hester’s politically influential mother Doris finds out what really happened, she fearing a scandal, forces her daughter to blame the men who rescued her, of raping and beating her. It’s up to detective Curt Maddox, to find out what really happened, and their Hawaiian lawyer to do the impossible. Convince a white court of law, that they are innocent.
How many seasons does Blood & Orchids have?
Blood & Orchids comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Blood & Orchids?
Key cast members in Blood & Orchids include Kris Kristofferson, Jane Alexander, Sean Young, José Ferrer, Susan Blakely.
Who created or directed Blood & Orchids?
Blood & Orchids was developed and directed by Jerry Thorpe.