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Presumed Innocent (1990)

“Some people would kill for love.”

6.8/10 · 851 votes 2h 7m r ThrillerCrimeMystery

#26 of 69 films from 1990 #803 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alan J. Pakula · Written by Alan J. Pakula, Frank Pierson, Scott Turow

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Overview

Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions.

Cast

Harrison Fordas Rusty Sabich
Brian Dennehyas Raymond Horgan
Raúl Juliáas Sandy Stern
Bonnie Bedeliaas Barbara Sabich
Paul Winfieldas Judge Larren Lyttle
Greta Scacchias Carolyn Polhemus
John Spenceras Detective Dan Lipranzer
Joe Grifasias Tommy Molto
Tom Mardirosianas Nico Della Guardia
Anna Maria Horsfordas Eugenia
Sab Shimonoas 'Painless' Kumagai
Bradley Whitfordas Jamie Kemp
Christine Estabrookas Lydia 'Mac' MacDougall
Michael Tolanas Mr. Polhemus

Facts

Release dateJuly 27, 1990
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 1990 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$221,303,188 (10.1× budget)
IMDbtt0100404

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Questions

How long is Presumed Innocent?
Presumed Innocent runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Presumed Innocent worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 851 votes, which places it #26 of 69 films released in 1990 in this index (top 64%) and #803 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Presumed Innocent?
Presumed Innocent was directed by Alan J. Pakula. Other well-rated titles by the same director: All the President's Men (1976), Sophie's Choice (1982), Klute (1971).
Who stars in Presumed Innocent?
Harrison Ford as Rusty Sabich; Brian Dennehy as Raymond Horgan; Raúl Juliá as Sandy Stern; Bonnie Bedelia as Barbara Sabich; Paul Winfield as Judge Larren Lyttle; Greta Scacchi as Carolyn Polhemus.
What is Presumed Innocent rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Presumed Innocent?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3805.

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