Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story

I loved it all the way up to the tragic, horrible end! If not for the terrible-real-life ending, this movie had all the makings of a fairytale! I just LOVE the way these old TV movies were made- with lots of warmth and romanticism, right down to the sexy sax muzak. Just lovely!

There was hope up until the very last minute, that Dorothy would reconsider and just not see Paul anymore, but alas. This shows that not all fairytales have happy endings. But up until then, what a great movie with a terrific cast! Jamie Lee Curtis, while not quite right for the part, did a terrific job, and I recommend this to all fellow JLC fans. Also of note is "The Brady Bunch" dad, Robert Reed; what a treat seeing him too.

Fab film from the golden age of made-for-TV movies!

There was also a theatrically released film about Dorothy made a couple years later, called "Star 80" directed by "Cabaret"'s Bob Fosse, which would make a great double-feature with this one.

R. I. P. Dear Dorothy Stratten.