The Right to Remain Silent

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The Right to Remain Silent
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Directed by Hubert C. de la Bouillerie
Written by Mark Fauser
Brent Briscoe
Produced by Thom Colwell
Donna Dubrow
John McTiernan
Debbie Robins
Starring Robert Loggia
Lea Thompson
Distributed byShowtime
Release date
  • 1996 (1996)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Right to Remain Silent is a play by Mark Fauser and Brent Briscoe that was adapted for a television film in 1996 starring Robert Loggia and Lea Thompson.

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Synopsis

It was supposed to be just a normal night at the police station for rookie cop Christine Paley (Thompson). This is a report of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lt. Mike Brosloe (Loggia) leads her through one of the most unusual first shifts.

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Awards

Nominated for two Cable Ace Awards, the film won one.


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