Until Proven Innocent
Until Proven Innocent

Until Proven Innocent

2009Movie87 minEnglish

In 1993 David Dougherty was found guilty and imprisoned for the abduction and rape of his 11 year old neighbor. It took two trials, two high court appeals, a petition to the Governor General and 3 years, 6 months and 1 week in prison before David finally won his freedom and was found not guilty of the crime he didn't commit. But it wouldn't have happened without the unrelenting efforts of three individuals - a journalist, a lawyer and a scientist - who put their own personal and professional lives on the line in order to prove that David Dougherty was innocent.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Andy TennantGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful defense attorney finds her life turned upside down when she is accused of murdering her husband. Facing professional ruin and imprisonment, she must race against time to uncover the truth and clear her name. The legal thriller delves into betrayal, deception, and the fight for justice when the system turns against one of its own.

Critical Reception

Until Proven Innocent received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the legal drama aspects and Sheridan's performance, the film was generally seen as a formulaic television movie lacking originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a standard legal thriller plot that doesn't bring much new to the genre.
  • Nicollette Sheridan's portrayal of a wrongly accused lawyer is a highlight, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
  • The pacing and execution feel more suited for television than a theatrical release.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Until Proven Innocent' are scarce, but the limited feedback suggests viewers found it to be a passable, if unremarkable, made-for-television legal drama that delivers a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

Although credited as a 2009 release, the film was primarily aired as a television movie, which often impacts its critical reception and award consideration compared to theatrical releases.

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