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Above Suspicion (1995)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   21 May 1995 (USA)
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Paralyzed cop takes advantages of the sympathy he attracts to get rid of his wife and her lover

Director:

Steven Schachter

Writers:

Jerry Lazarus, William H. Macy, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Christopher Reeve, Joe Mantegna and Kim Cattrall
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Reeve ...
Dempsey Cain
Joe Mantegna ...
Alan Rhinehart
Kim Cattrall ...
Gail Cain
Edward Kerr ...
Nick Cain
Geoffrey Rivas Geoffrey Rivas ...
Enrique
Finola Hughes ...
Iris
William H. Macy ...
Pros. Atty. Schultz
Ron Canada ...
Captain
Natalia Nogulich ...
Def. Atty. Wallace
Clark Gregg ...
Randy
Marty Levy Marty Levy ...
Syd
J.J. Johnston J.J. Johnston ...
Hank
Blake Foster Blake Foster ...
Damon Cain
Frank Medrano ...
Jorge de La Paz
Joanna Miles ...
Laura
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Storyline

A Cop is paralysed in a shooting and unable to walk. His misfortune brings him sympathy which he uses to devise a plan to rid himself of his unfaithful wife and her lover. Written by Rob Hartill  

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Police | Paralysis | Nudity | Courtroom | Female Nudity  | See more »

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They thought they could get away with murder. They thought they were... [Above Suspicion] See more »

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sex scenes, language and violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Rhinehart Theory See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rysher Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color
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Trivia

In this film, Christopher Reeve plays a paralyzed man. Six days after this film's theatrical release, Christopher Reeve broke his neck in a horse-riding accident, leaving him paralyzed for the rest of his life. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When we cut back to the end of the judge's speech about the unexpected prosecution witness, the judge's lips aren't moving. See more »

Connections

Features My Favorite Brunette (1947) See more »

Soundtracks

"HEARD YOU RIGHT"
Written and Performed by Beverly D'Angelo and Jeff D'Angelo See more »