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In All Innocence
High-profile lawyer Michel takes on the defence of a young and pretty small-time thief, Cécile, after the botched hold-up of a jewellery shop. As predicted by his elegant art-dealer and sculptress wife Viviane, Michel goes well beyond his brief, jeopardising his career and ruining his marriage of 18 years.
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Plot Summary
A driven defense attorney takes on a case involving a young man accused of murder, only to uncover dark secrets about the victim and the community. As she delves deeper, she confronts her own past and moral complexities, blurring the lines between justice and personal vendetta.
Critical Reception
A made-for-television movie, 'In All Innocence' received a modest reception, appreciated for its competent direction and performances, particularly from Mimi Rogers, but often criticized for a predictable plot and melodramatic tone. It served as a serviceable legal drama for its intended audience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Mimi Rogers' strong performance as the conflicted attorney.
Criticized for a formulaic and often predictable storyline.
Found to be a competent, if not groundbreaking, television thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this television film, but general sentiment suggests it was seen as a decent, watchable drama with some engaging performances, though not particularly memorable.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of made-for-television movies produced during the late 1990s, aiming to provide adult-oriented dramas for network television.
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