Deliberate Intent
A First Amendment scholar is recruited by an attorney to sue a publishing company after a hit man commits a triple murder by allegedly following a how-to manual the book company published. They set out to put the company on trial for providing blueprints for would-be murderers. Arguing that the publisher is not protected by the First Amendment, the crusading lawyers seek monetary damages for the victims' families.
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer takes on the case of a man accused of murdering his wife, only to find himself increasingly drawn into the web of deceit surrounding the victim's past. As the trial progresses, the lawyer uncovers disturbing secrets that challenge his own moral compass and endanger his life. He must race against time to find the truth before the killer, who may be closer than he thinks, silences him permanently.
Critical Reception
Deliberate Intent was a made-for-television film that received a mixed to positive reception, largely for its compelling performances and suspenseful narrative. While not a major cinematic event, it was appreciated for its exploration of legal drama and psychological thriller elements within a television movie format.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong lead performance by Timothy Daly.
- Commended for its suspenseful and engaging plot.
- Noted as a well-crafted legal thriller for television.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available in a quantifiable format for this television film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the true story of the murder of Mary Ann Vecchio, although the names and specific details of the trial have been altered for dramatic purposes.
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