A mother in Queens, New York, outraged when she discovers that her son is a drug addict, becomes an undercover agent for the DEA to clean up the drug trade in her neighborhood. Based on a true story.
Acting
Loren commits completely to this absolutely unhinged role.
Production
Queens locations so authentic you can smell the bodega coffee.
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Sophia Loren
Marianna Miraldo
Billy Dee Williams
Bobby Jay
Héctor Elizondo
Nick Miraldo
Ron Rifkin
Eppy Lucido
Corey Parker
Tony Miraldo
Mary McDonnell
Gabriella Estrada
Robin Bartlett
Rita Ce De Baca
Dan Hedaya
John Fosh
Val Avery
Pete Solto
Richard Portnow
Frankie Ce De Baca
Gerry Bamman
Assistant US Attorney
José Pérez
Jose Morales
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Marianna Miraldo sued the production, claiming she was never paid for her life story rights. Irony: undefeated.
This aired during Nancy Reagan's 'Just Say No' era, making it essentially government-sponsored mom propaganda with Loren's face on it.
US
