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Never So Deep
Magazine mogul, Hugh Heffer, sends private eye Ginger Trueheart on a sex-sizzling search through San Francisco's infamous "Tenderloin" district. It seems that Mr. Heffer is looking for a missing enchantress who is "the best in the world".
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Plot Summary
A former prostitute, who is trying to rebuild her life, becomes involved with a troubled family. She finds herself entangled in their dangerous secrets, leading to a desperate fight for survival when she realizes the true extent of their depravity and her own perilous situation.
Critical Reception
Never So Deep was a television movie that explored dark themes of abuse and manipulation. While it garnered attention for its suspenseful plot and performances, it was also noted for its disturbing subject matter, which was considered quite intense for television at the time. It received mixed reviews, with some praising its tension and others criticizing its bleakness.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and gripping narrative.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead actress.
Criticized by some for its intense and potentially disturbing themes.
Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
Richard Dean Anderson, who plays the detective in this film, would go on to star as MacGyver, a character known for his resourceful problem-solving, a stark contrast to the grim circumstances in 'Never So Deep'.
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