The intricate love affair between Vegas mob boss Sam Giancana and singer Phyllis McGuire--and the CIA's involvement in their destiny--is portrayed in this made-for-cable drama.

The true story of the love affair between powerful, volatile gangster Sam Giancana and Phyllis McGuire of the squeaky-clean McGuire Sisters. The unlikely pair began their relationship in 1960, with Giancana becoming obsessed with McGuire. The mobster's jealousy resulted in a never-ending series of fights and reconciliations between the two. But the true test of their union comes when the FBI forced McGuire to testify against Giancana.

Additional credits: David Gale (co-producer).

Film was inspired by William F. Roemer's book "Roemer: Man Against the Mob". Roemer is a former CIA agent who tracked Giancana.

Filmed on location in Toronto and Los Angeles.

Produced by Pacific Western Productions.

Originally broadcast on HBO on Saturday, November 26, 1995.

The soundtrack includes recordings of the McGuire Sisters' best-known songs.

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Distributor Notes: Sugartime

Based on the true story of the life and times and love affair of mobster Sam Giancana and America's songbird, Phyllis McGuire. Their too public relationship and tense atmosphere of the times could put an end to her career - and his life!

Source: Warner Home Video

John Turturro: American Actor/Director, BARTON FINK (1991)
Mary-Louise Parker: Actress
Maury Chaykin: Actor
Elias Koteas: Actor

John N. Smith: Director/TV Writer