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Cry of the Innocent
An American insurance executive, who sees his wife and children die when a plane crashes into their vacation cottage on the Irish coast, uncovers a series of suspicious clues indicating that it was no accident after a pretty financial reporter who resembles his dead wife turns up.
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Plot Summary
A young investigative reporter is driven to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious deaths plaguing a small, isolated community. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, putting his own life in grave danger. He must race against time to expose the killer before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Cry of the Innocent was a made-for-television movie that garnered moderate attention for its thriller elements and suspenseful plot. It was generally seen as a competently made crime drama with a solid performance from its lead actors, though it did not achieve widespread critical acclaim or lasting recognition.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and engaging plot.
Noted for competent performances, particularly from the lead cast.
Considered a solid, if unremarkable, made-for-television thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-TV movies in the late 1970s and early 1980s that often tackled suspenseful or dramatic themes for a family audience.
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