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 Presumed Innocent Description: PRESUMED INNOCENT is a disturbing murder mystery told in the style director Alan J. Pakula (ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN) enjoys best. Harrison Ford (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER) plays prosecuting attorney Rusty Sabich, who is deeply shaken by the sudden rape and murder of a colleague and former love interest. Sabich is assigned to the case, which becomes clouded by both personal and political interests that are in conflict. An adaptation of Scott Turow's best-selling novel, the film presents an intense look at the human flaws of ambition, greed and lust. Reviews Los Angeles Times 07/27/1990 "...Intelligent, complex and enthralling, PRESUMED INNOCENT is one of those rare films where all the players seem to be in a state of grace..."Entertainment Weekly 11/04/1994 "...[Julia] steals his scenes....[A] tightly wound thrillerA,ƒ?Ý"New York Times 07/27/1990 "...Pakula has directed an intense, enveloping, gratifyingly thorough screen adaptation..."USA Today 07/27/1990 "...Brilliant castingA,ƒ?Ý.Harrison Ford, aging nicely, registers just the right mix of outrage and weary bewilderment..."Sight and Sound 09/01/1990 "...[Winfield] has an imposing presence..."Rolling Stone 08/09/1990 "...A smart, passionate, steadily engrossing thriller..." Synopsis PRESUMED INNOCENT, like most of director Alan J. PakulaA,ƒ?Ts films is also a complex character study. Based on a best-selling novel by Scott Turrow, the courtroom murder mystery tells the story of prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Harrison Ford) who is accused of murdering his former mistress, the beautiful and ambitious Carolyn Polhemus (Greta Scacchi). All the physical evidence points to him, and Sabich's "golden child" character is in deep trouble. His marriage, too, is in jeopardy as new twists of events leave his wife Barbara doubting FordA,ƒ?Ts innocence, and SabichA,ƒ?Ts boss Raymond Horgan, who is running for reelection, simply wants the killer caught before his campaign suffers. Ford's performance (somewhat against type based on previous roles) is excellent as the beleaguered attorney who seeks an end to his nightmare, calling acerbic defense lawyer and rival (Raul Julia) to his rescue. Cinematographer Gordon Willis (THE GODFATHER) and Pakula, who collaborated previously on KLUTE, have created a film of shadow and darkness in which great performances keep the audience riveted right up to the unnerving ending. Title: Presumed Innocent Category: Dramas Actors: Harrison Ford Directors: Alan J. Pakula UPC: 08539120342 Released: 12 23 1997 Original Release: 1990 Studio: Warner Home Video Catalog #: 12034 Language: EnglishOriginal Rating: R (MPAA) Format: DVD [Widescreen] Color Runtime: 7620 Region: 1 -- $5.99  |
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