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They Call It an Accident
A woman tries to come to terms with the death of her son, who was killed by a hospital error.
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Plot Summary
A young, ambitious lawyer takes on a case defending a client accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and a sinister conspiracy that threatens his own life. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some critics noted its reliance on familiar thriller tropes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging suspense and dramatic tension.
Performances of the main cast were generally well-received.
Some found the plot predictable, drawing comparisons to other thrillers of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific title is not widely documented on Google. However, general sentiment for similar thrillers of the early 1980s often cited a strong buildup of suspense and character drama, with some viewers finding the resolutions to be somewhat formulaic.
Fun Fact
The film was a made-for-television movie, first airing on CBS as part of their movie-of-the-week programming.
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