Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.
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Plot Summary
A determined young woman arrives in a small Florida town in the late 1930s, seeking her fortune and a better life. She quickly finds herself entangled with the town's powerful sheriff and a wealthy, married politician. Her ambitions and desires put her at odds with the established social order and the sheriff's manipulative wife, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
Flamingo Road received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly from Raul Julia and Joanna Cassidy, many found the film's melodrama and plot to be overwrought and predictable. Audiences generally reacted similarly, with the film failing to make a significant commercial impact.
What Reviewers Say
- A melodrama that tries too hard, lacking subtlety.
- Performances are a bright spot, but the story is cliched.
- Fails to deliver on its dramatic potential.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be somewhat dated and overly dramatic, with some appreciating the classic Hollywood feel and the acting, while others criticized the predictable plot and lack of depth.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of a 1949 film of the same name, starring Joan Crawford.
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