Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) Thriller Drama Mystery Crime

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 10, 2009 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 46m
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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Plot Synopsis:

High profile lawyer Mark Hunter has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoe-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist, C.J. Nicholas begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the corrupt D.A. in the act. Romantically involved with C.J. but unaware of his assignment, assistant D.A. Ella Crystal becomes caught between her boss's political ambitions and C.J.'s dangerous expose. As mounting evidence stacks up against both men, Ella's own life becomes threatened when she discovers incriminating proof that puts the fate of both C.J's innocence and Hunter's reputation in her hands.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Remake of the 1956 film noir film "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" in which a writer"s plan to expose a corrupt district attorney takes an unexpected turn.

Tagline: Why would a man frame himself... for murder?

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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 106 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Crime
Directors: Peter Hyams
Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, Amber Tamblyn, Michael Douglas, Joel David Moore, Orlando Jones … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 10, 2009
Box Office: $32,917
Language: English
Country: United States, Saudi Arabia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 10, 2009
Writers: Peter Hyams, Douglas Morrow
Producers: Faisal S. Al-Saud, Tamara Birkemoe, Mark Brooke, Stephanie Caleb, Kevin Cornish, Mark Damon, Sarah T. Davies, Limor Diamant, Moshe Diamant, Michael P. Flannigan, Ted Hartley, Michael A. Helfant, John Hyams, Laura Ivey, Jonathan S. Marshall, James Portolese, Aaron Ray, Steven Saxton, Courtney Solomon, Joshua Throne, Olga Tymshan, Allan Zeman
Editors: Jeff Gullo
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