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Plot

Though this police and courtroom drama did not do well at the box-office, some reviewers thought that the lead performances by Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell were first-rate. Joe Paris (Reynolds) is a policeman suspended from active duty. He awakens from an alcoholic binge to discover that he is being charged for a murder he has no memory of. Jenny Hudson (Russell) is his court-appointed defense lawyer, a young feminist eager to prove herself in the courtroom. After some initial difficulties, the two cooperate to unravel the tangled circumstances behind the murder. Michael Crichton directed but did not collaborate on the story or screenplay.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Drama,Thriller
Run Time:
99min.
Theatrical Release Date:
01/27/1989
DVD Release Date:
03/18/2003
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Michael Crichton
Starring:
Burt Reynolds , Theresa Russell , Ned Beatty , Kay Lenz , Ted McGinley
Themes:
Clearing One's Name,Murder Investigations
Tone:
Tense
Keywords:
false-accusation,investigation,killing,lawyer,love,memory,murder,police,suspect
Country of Origin:
USA (01-27-1989)
Language:
English