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Trial by Jury
Set around a classic case of broken vows – the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar – the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided. This Opera Australia performance was recorded in 2005.
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer, who is also a single mother, finds herself in a race against time when her teenage daughter is kidnapped. The kidnappers demand that she rig a jury trial to acquit a dangerous criminal. She must use her legal expertise and quick thinking to save her daughter while navigating the treacherous demands of the criminals.
Critical Reception
Trial by Jury received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised Joely Richardson's performance as the determined mother.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable thriller with a formulaic plot.
Relies heavily on a convenient plot device for its central conflict.
Joely Richardson's performance is a highlight in an otherwise unremarkable film.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a theatrical release but was ultimately released as a made-for-television movie.
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