If Tomorrow Never Comes (film)
If Tomorrow Never Comes (film) is a 1986 made-for-television drama film directed by Jerry London. It is based on Sidney Sheldon's novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Tracy Whitney, a young woman who is wrongly convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison.
Synopsis:
Tracy Whitney, a young and intelligent woman with a bright future, finds her life irrevocably altered when she is framed for a crime she did not commit. Naively trusting in the justice system, Tracy is devastated when she is found guilty and sent to prison. Within the brutal and corrupt environment of prison, she is forced to adapt in order to survive. She encounters both dangerous enemies and unexpected allies, learning the harsh realities of life behind bars. After enduring hardship and injustice, Tracy is determined to seek revenge on those who conspired against her and reclaim her life. Upon her release, she uses her intellect and newfound survival skills to orchestrate elaborate heists and turn the tables on her betrayers.
Cast:
- Madolyn Smith Osborne as Tracy Whitney
- Tom Berenger as Jeff Stevens
- David Keith as Daniel Cooper
- Michael Lombard as Ernestine Littlechap
- Sylvia Sidney as Mama
- Oliver Clark as Otto Schmidt
Production:
The film was produced as a two-part miniseries for CBS.
Reception:
The film generally received mixed reviews. While Madolyn Smith Osborne's performance as Tracy Whitney was generally well-received, some critics found the adaptation to be less compelling than the source novel.