The Trust (1993 film)

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The Trust is a 1993 American film depicting the story of William Marsh Rice's mysterious death in 1900 and the people involved with it. [1]

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Premise

William Marsh Rice is murdered by a reputable lawyer named Albert T. Patrick, who claimed Mr. Rice had died in his sleep. The movie focuses on Mr. Patrick's actions after the crime as well as the investigation led by James Baker.

Production

The story is based partially in fact but has elements taken from theories developed through the years. William Marsh Rice's legacy is the prestigious Rice University located in Houston, Texas. The film was shot on location at the university and the Houston surrounding area. It was produced by Quadrangle Productions and co-directed by Neil Havens and Douglas Kilgore, who also wrote the screenplay based on his own play.

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References

  1. Clarke Fountain (2016). "The Trust (1993)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2016.