The Trial (2010 film)

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The Trial
The Trial (2010) DVD cover.jpg
Directed by Gary Wheeler
Matthew Modine
Mark Freiburger
Written by Mark Freiburger
Gary Wheeler
Robert Whitlow
Produced by Gary Wheeler
Starring Matthew Modine
Randy Wayne
Bob Gunton
Robert Forster
Cinematography Tom Priestley
Edited byJonathan Olive
Music by Rob Pottorf
Distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date
  • October 10, 2010 (2010-10-10)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$19,753

The Trial is a 2010 drama film directed by Gary Wheeler and starring Matthew Modine. It is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Whitlow and was released September 10, 2010, grossing $19,753 at the box office. [1]

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Plot

Kent "Mac" McClain, after losing his wife and kids in a car crash, experiences grief of the loss and attempts suicide with a revolver. However, he is interrupted by a phone call inviting him to defend the accused man, instead of the regular public defender, who has a conflict of interest, called the Hightower murder case. He discusses it with Judge Danielson, who encourages him to start living. Mac then talks to Pete Thomason, the supposed murderer of his girlfriend by strangulation. However, Pete does not remember the situation.

Then, seeking guidance, Mac invites two other friends, his neighbor and brother in-law Ray, and a friend Mindy to help him investigate the murder. They both discuss the idea that Pete doesn't remember anything, and try to find evidence that is possibly important to the trial. Mac discovers Spencer, the uncle was obsessing over the dead girl. Turns out out the defendant and the murdered girl were drugged by hitmen, who then strangled her and planted keys in defendants pocket. Dr. Newbern was siphoning money from Spencer for years. He killed the niece and had plans to kill Spencer's brother to get control of all of Spencer's money. Greed was the impetus for the killing.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in Monroe, North Carolina.

References

  1. boxofficemojo.com "The Trial (2010)".