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, 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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 😥😥😥😥😥

Truth, they say, is sometimes stranger than fiction. This movie exemplifies a glaring example of the adage. Salute to the resolve of Jane to beat all the odds and have, in a sense, justice 'served'..."in a sense"--- because nothing would bring back the august Gertrude. The real life 'Jane Alexander' disentangled several homicide cases...that is remarkable ! Also, I completely agree with Sarah and Maureen (below) ! An engaging movie !

Amazing movie! Hats off to Jane who with grit and determination put the man who murdered her beloved aunt behind bars! Saw the movie twice! Love such true stories made into movies. Thanks for the upload. Await more such movies, please.

Great TV movie ! Meatloaf put the life into it; his acting was excellent. His soft low voice gave the movie an air of mystery. Ally did real well, too. I also enjoyed seeing San Francisco again. lived there in '83 .

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

I enjoyed this. Good casting, acting and based on a true story. Meatloaf is multi talented. His videos were rock operas which also involved acting. He was perfection in Rocky Horror. I love Flannery and I'm glad he didn't allow himself to be typecast. Ally Sheedy is always on the mark. It was good to see Chuck McCann, Patty McCormack and Anne DeSalvo.

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.

Never seen this Movie before First Time and I didn't Realize the Detective was Meatloaf till I Read it! He's a Great Singer and a Great Actor!!! Great Movie!!❤️💯💯💯

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

Loved this movie. Jane is a fabulous actress. Her level headedness and determination what an inspiration to us all.

Yay, Jane! Thank you so much for helping justice along in our "justice" system. ⚖

I like that justice was served and that this is base on a true story. We need more movies based on true stories.