Rent Trial by Fire (2018)
3.5 of 5 from 129 ratings
2h 2min
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- Synopsis:
- "Trial by Fire" is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O'Connell) and a mother of two from Houston (Laura Dern) who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him.
- Actors:
- Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Chris Coy, Jeff Perry, McKinley Belcher III, David Wilson Barnes, Darren Pettie, Blake Scott Lewis, Jade Pettyjohn, Noah Lomax, Jason Douglas, Carlos Gómez, Anthony Reynolds, Katie McClellan, Lena Levings, Catherine Carlen, Wayne Pére, Rhoda Griffis, Blair Bomar
- Directors:
- Edward Zwick
- Producers:
- Kipp Nelson, Alex Soros, Allyn Stewart, Edward Zwick
- Writers:
- Geoffrey Fletcher, David Grann
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- Drama
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Reviews (4) of Trial by Fire
Excellent Film - Trial by Fire review by CD
I was really impressed with this film which kept my attention throughout. It’s very well acted and skilfully directed. The relationship that builds between the death row prisoner and the prison visitor is very moving but the film also shows the tensions that build within the prison visitor’s family. The relationship that the prisoner builds with the guards is also poignant. The finale is very powerful and thought provoking. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic film with stellar performances - Trial by Fire review by giantrolo
Loved this film! Very poignant and moving knowing that the story was based in truth. Laura Dern and Jack O'Connell both put in magnificant performances. This film provides yet another reason why the death penalty should be abolished in the USA - the killing of innocent men surely has to be considered as murder itself.
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Slow to start but gets better - Trial by Fire review by CS
Took sometime to get into this movie after the first 15 minutes but it gets better with time and compelling viewing. So stay with it.
Some violence but all part of the prison experience. Strong cast and good story line, worth watching.
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