BASED ON A TRUE CRIME STORY! Citizen Jane | FULL MOVIE | Crime Thriller | Ally Sheedy, Meat Loaf

I was a producer of this film, and writer of both the screenplay and True Crime book "Citizen Jane" that it is based on. When the casting director phoned me and asked "what do you think about Meatloaf for the homicide detective," I jumped on the chance. He phoned me a week later to ask how to play the character and I told him the real detective was a great interrogator because he never talked "me talking ain't the point" was the key line in the screenplay and film. He fumbled around like Columbo. But let me respond to a few comments here - a number of folks said there are "mistakes" in the script because cops would never let Jane and her boyfriend Tom view the crime scene and "touch things" and contaminate it. They never touched anything in the film, but that's EXACTLY what they did - tour the scene to look for anything missing and clues to Gertrude's activities. But it's even worse - I left out what the first cop really did. San Jose PD was short on officers on their night shift, so he let Jane and Tom SPEND THE NIGHT IN ANOTHER BEDROOM that was not part of the crime scene. That's correct. And it was during that night - after Jane pointed out the check registry was missing from her Aunt's checkbook - that Tom replaced it. And that's what hung him - when a 2nd photographer arrived the next day and re-photographed the entire scene, the checkbook had been moved slightly and another detective - who did not confer with the first - reported the checkbook was normal. IT'S NOT LAW & ORDER - cops make mistakes all the time. The real detective in this case compensated for the mistakes of others - and that's how Meatloaf played him. Years later, that brilliant detective put all these complex pieces together and compared everything from e very investigator the preceded him. We call them the Super-cops, and he was one of them..

I love that this woman answered her calling in life and embraced it full force. We all must learn to do the same and NOT be afraid.

I absolutely loved this movie! Jane was truly amazing! She fought hard to get her aunt the justice she deserved. May they rest in peace

Excellent movie! Jane unafraidly brought the murderer to justice. I like how Jane used her gifts to help other victims & their families; she was not afraid to embrace her new calling. Very good movie!

I, as a person who lost my doting father to family murder, do so much appreciate this amazing film. May god bless all those who acted in this film, but also you who have allowed me to see and appreciate it! Thank you so much!

Just have to wonder if people in San Francisco hearts break when they see movies showing the streets of their home town in old movies compared to what they live with in today’s San Francisco?

I had a restaurant close to where Meat Loaf lived. We served Meat Loaf named after him. He would come in occasionally and order two Meat Loaf specials. He was very nice. He brought his grandmother once.

I also didn't realise it was based on a true story and kept watching She truly was a brave and inspiring person We need lots of people like Jane. And to solve so many other crimes pure genius. I was so sorry that died. The movie was very well produced. Exceptional. She is welcome as an angel at my table any time. From Perth Western Australia 😥😥😥😥😥

Honestly, this was one of The BEST Movies I've seen in a long time! The actors were excellent and Meatloaf really did an amazing job as the detective. I was glued to the story and never felt bored for a second. It'll definitely watch this again in the future.

What a terrific movie! Everything was great: acting, beautiful scenery, directing -- Perfect in every way -- which is more than I can for most movies in the theatres these days. Thank you so much for posting!

Meat Loaf was so talented, not only a rock star, but has the perfect looks for a cop in this movie, he will be sorely missed.

Surprisingly good - Meat Loaf died recently and this performance records how well he carried the role of an untalkative cop. I wish he'd done more as an actor.

So glad to see the brat pack still around and able to work. Meatloaf was phenomenal in his role. He is missed.

What a loveable person Meatloaf is, not only a great artist but also a great actor! Love this movie

Such an Excellent Movie! I just love the True Crime Movies!! And to think Jane Alexander solved 20 Cases, herself! She was a True Hero for all those people she helped!

The calling in Jane's life WAS STRONG...the very death of her mother's murder acted as a catalyst in igniting the call she took on with fervent zeal until her death. May her soul be rest in peace as well as her mom's--Amen🙏

Absolutely great movie, thanks. More often than not it takes people with guts to do the police detectives work for them .she was a hero for victims with no voice

This movie is amazing. Especially considering the fact it is based on truth. I pray every victim receives justice. Only then is there is a possibility of some measure of peace. They will never receive total or complete peace, but maybe a small measure.

This is an excellent movie. would recommend it to anyone! Did not realize til the end it was a true story. Amazing! She was a very strong and courageous woman.

NIA PEEPLES IS AN AWESOME ACTOR, throwing herself into every role without conviction and perfection. I’d love to see her winning accolades !