Sizzle (1981 film)

Sizzle is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film starring Loni Anderson, Leslie Uggams and Roy Thinnes.

Plot
During Prohibition, a woman avenges her boyfriend's murder.

Cast

 * Loni Anderson as Julie Davis
 * Leslie Uggams as Vonda
 * Roy Thinnes as Wheeler
 * Richard Lynch as Johnny O'Brien
 * Michael Goodwin as Danny Clark
 * Phyllis Davis as Sally
 * Michael V. Gazzo as Tripoli
 * John Forsythe as Mike Callahan
 * Richard Bright as Corky
 * Martine Bartlett as Freda
 * Robert Costanzo as Al Capone
 * Arnie Moore as Boggs

Production
Loni Anderson says she based her performance on her grandmother. She says producer Aaron Spelling had the script for a while but was unable to find a star; he cast Anderson after seeing her play a dual role on The Love Boat.

Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it "turgid".