Based on a real-life court case, the film finds members of the McMartin family on trial for alleged sexual molestation and abuse of children at their well-regarded preschool. ...
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Lael Rubin
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Based on a real-life court case, the film finds members of the McMartin family on trial for alleged sexual molestation and abuse of children at their well-regarded preschool. Publicity-seeking attorney Danny Davis initially defends the McMartins for selfish reasons, but he slowly begins to believe that they are innocent. Davis has his work cut out for him, however, since the media have demonized the family, and prosecuting lawyer Lael Rubin is a tough opponent. Written by Jwelch5742
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Rated R for graphic language and disturbing visuals related to a trial | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 May 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le silence des innocents See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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1.33 : 1
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Ray Buckey: No.
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The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Mercedes Ruehl; and three Oscar nominees: James Woods, Shirley Knight, and James Cromwell See more »Goofs
In last sequence, walkway on Manhattan Beach pier is alternately wet and dry from shot to shot. See more »Quotes
Danny Davis: Look the jury in the eye and answer this question. Did you ever molested a child?Ray Buckey: No.
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Believe me, folks, Schindler's List is nothing comparing it to this movie. Although that's a HBO television production, it's excellent. James Woods is marvelous as Danny Davis, Ray Buckey's defense attorney at The McMartin Trial. Other roles are wonderful too. There is no bad performance in this film. Music, cinematography, editing and script are at a very high level too. This film is unique, because that is the only film telling us about The McMartin Preschool Trial, the biggest and the most expensive child-abuse trial in the world's history and a tragedy, which tore apart a McMartin-Buckey family and a nation.