Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Drama, Romance
- 23 Sep 1990 (USA)
- TV Movie
Spanning years of both Harry and Leona Helmsley's cutthroat control of their eponymonous empire, this made-for-TV movie chronicles both the high and low points of the couple's life together.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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| Suzanne Pleshette | ... |
Leona Helmsley
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| Lloyd Bridges | ... |
Harry Helmsley
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| Joe Regalbuto | ... |
Paul Summerton
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| Raymond Singer | ... |
Jay Panzirer
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| Bruce Weitz | ... |
Joseph Lubin
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Marcia Diamond | ... |
Leona's Mother
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| Patricia Collins | ... |
Sandra
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| Gale Garnett | ... |
May
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| Lori Hallier | ... |
Sarah
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Ken James |
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| Victoria Snow | ... |
Marilyn Norrito
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Eric Donkin | ... |
Stanley
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| Maurice Godin | ... |
Mark
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Marvin Goldhar | ... |
Leona's Attorney
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Ransdell Pierson | ... |
Ransdell
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Brad Crockford | ... |
Bodyguard
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| Jim Chad | ... |
Matre'd (uncredited)
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| Janet Lo | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Roger Montgomery | ... |
Doorman 1990 (uncredited)
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| Jacqueline Samuda | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Rhona Shekter | ... |
Leona's secretary (uncredited)
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David Wince | ... |
Helmsley Lawyer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Michaels | ||
Written by
| Dennis Turner | ... | (teleplay) |
| Ransdell Pierson | ... | (book "The Queen of Mean") |
Produced by
| Charles W. Fries | ... | executive producer (as Charles Fries) |
| Stuart A. Goldman | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mark Malis | ... | co-executive producer |
| Jane Ubell | ... | co-executive producer |
| Larry White | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dennis McCarthy | ||
Cinematography by
| Hanania Baer | ||
Editing by
| Andrew Cohen | ||
Editorial Department
| Josh Muscatine | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jean Sarah Frost | ... | (as Jean Frost) |
| Mark Malis | ||
Production Design by
| David Jaquest | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jaro Dick | ||
Costume Design by
| Georgina Yarhi | ||
Makeup Department
| Erika Caceres | ... | daily makeup |
| Jennifer Bower O'Halloran | ... | hair stylist (as Jennifer Bower) |
| Edelgard K. Pfluegl | ... | makeup artist |
| Jeffrey Sacino | ... | hair stylist |
| Sheri Short | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jim Begg | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Isabel Henderson | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Susan Murdoch | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Megan Banning | ... | third assistant director |
| Kelly King | ... | third assistant director (as Kelly Andrew King) |
| David McAree | ... | first assistant director |
| Ken A. Smith | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Wayne Jacques | ... | set dresser |
| John Rubino | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Charles Bruce | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound editor |
| Douglas Ganton | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael T. Ryan | ... | dialogue editor |
| Reynald Trudel | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gary Deneault | ... | gaffer |
| Gordon Eldridge | ... | best boy |
| Wayne Goodchild | ... | key grip |
| Perry Hoffman | ... | assistant camera |
| Bruce Macaulay | ... | still photographer |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Sinyi | ... | clapper loader |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jan Masterman | ... | costumer: costumes |
Location Management
| Maria T. Bierniak | ... | assistant location manager |
| David Coombs | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Rick Winquest | ... | music scoring mixer |
| J. Hill | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| William Ross | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Hynam | ... | continuity (as Penelope Hynam) |
Additional Crew
| Elaine Scott | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Nan Skiba | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia TriStar Film Distributors (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CBS (1990) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Cannon/VMP (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Lion Distribution (1992) (Poland) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Compact Video Services (videotape facilities)
- Ediflex Systems (edited on)
- West Productions (post-production sound)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lloyd Bridges said his costar Suzanne Pleshette, like Helmsley, can be tough. She works very hard and she expects others to do the same. She's very outspoken and if she's upset, you know it. But unlike Leona Helmsley, who didn't seem to have too much understanding of her fellow human beings, that's not true of Suzanne, who's very giving. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991). See more » |
| Quotes |
Leona Helmsley:
Your tie is too wide. Paul Summerton: And in the right light, your earrings could signal the entire 7th Fleet. See more » |