The Right to Remain Silent

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The Right to Remain Silent
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Written by Mark Fauser
Brent Briscoe
Directed by Hubert C. de la Bouillerie
Starring Robert Loggia
Lea Thompson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Thom Colwell
Donna Dubrow
John McTiernan
Debbie Robins
Running time97 minutes
Original release
Network Showtime
Release1996 (1996)

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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