When a Supreme Court judge commits suicide and his secretary is found murdered, all fingers point to Carl Anderson, a homeless veteran who's deaf and mute. But when public defender Kathleen Riley is assigned to his case, she begins to believe that Anderson may actually be innocent. Juror Eddie Sanger, a Washington lobbyist, agrees, and together the pair begins their own investigation of events.
A public defender is assigned to represent a mysterious woman accused of murdering a wealthy DC lobbyist. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of political intrigue and corruption. She finds herself falling for the victim's associate while trying to prove her client's innocence. The investigation leads to a conspiracy involving powerful figures, forcing her to race against time to find the truth before the killer strikes again.
Suspect received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Cher. While some found the plot predictable, many appreciated the film's engaging narrative and its exploration of political corruption. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the courtroom drama.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining and well-acted thriller, with many appreciating Cher's performance and the suspenseful storyline. Some viewers noted that the plot could be somewhat predictable but still found it engaging enough to recommend.
Cher was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her role in Suspect.
Cher's involvement in the film was initially met with some skepticism by the studio, as they were unsure if she could carry a dramatic thriller. However, her performance ultimately proved to be one of the film's strongest assets.
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