Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995)
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- R
- 2h 11min
- Drama, Thriller
- 20 May 1995 (USA)
- TV Movie
Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.
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Awards:
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 15 nominations.
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Danny Davis
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| Mercedes Ruehl | ... |
Lael Rubin
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| Lolita Davidovich | ... |
Kee McFarlane
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| Sada Thompson | ... |
Virginia McMartin
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| Henry Thomas | ... |
Ray Buckey
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| Shirley Knight | ... |
Peggy Buckey
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| Mark Blum | ... |
Wayne Satz
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| Alison Elliott | ... |
Peggy Ann Buckey
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| Chelsea Field | ... |
Christine Johnson
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Joe Urla | ... |
Glenn Stevens
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| Scott Waara | ... |
Dean Gits
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| Valerie Wildman | ... |
Diana Sullivan
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| Richard Bradford | ... |
Ira Reiner
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| Roberta Bassin | ... |
Judy Johnson
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| Patricia Belcher | ... |
Juror #1
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| Gabrielle Boni | ... |
Tara
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Kathy Brock | ... |
Sybil Brand Deputy
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Betsy Brockhurst | ... |
Angry Parent
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| Dennis Burkley | ... |
George Freeman
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| Katsy Chappell | ... |
Denise
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Richelle Churchill | ... |
Rubin's Secretary
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Blake Molino Clausen | ... |
Kid #5
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| Bob Clendenin | ... |
Soundman
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Sally Crawford | ... |
Betty Raidor
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| James Cromwell | ... |
Judge Pounders
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Leigh Curran | ... |
Faye
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| Gregg Daniel | ... |
T.V. Reporter
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Kadina de Elejalde | ... |
Sandy
(as Kadina Delejalde)
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Betty Donner | ... |
Mary Ann Jackson
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Zack Eginton | ... |
Sam
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Cassidy Ellis | ... |
Heather
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Ramsey Ellis | ... |
Jonathan
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Sean Emslie | ... |
Bailiff
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Jack English | ... |
Chuck Buckey
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| Nicole Feenstra | ... |
Girl
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| Miriam Flynn | ... |
Judge Bobb
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Mark Folger | ... |
Bald Guard
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Cherie Franklin | ... |
Deputy Nell
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| Kate Fuglei | ... |
Parent
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Avner Garbi | ... |
Fadeel
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Taylor Gilbert | ... |
Reporter #1
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| Castulo Guerra | ... |
Martinez
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Michael Haney | ... |
Reporter #14
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Seth Isler | ... |
Male Parent
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Denise Johnson | ... |
Jennifer
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Austin Kottke | ... |
Kid #4
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| Annie LaRussa | ... |
Reporter #11
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| Greg Lauren | ... |
Reporter #7
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Richard Lemberger | ... |
Concession Vender
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| Josefina Lopez | ... |
Female Inmate
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| Colin Patrick Lynch | ... |
Fireman
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| Michael C. Mahon | ... |
Bailiff
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Kevin Malaro | ... |
Kid #3
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| Mary Mara | ... |
Detective Jane Hoag
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| Sandy Martin | ... |
Deputy Phyllis
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| Courtland Mead | ... |
Malcolm Johnson
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Adam Meadows | ... |
Kid #8
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William Mesnik | ... |
Dr. Merrick
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| Rolando Molina | ... |
Court Clerk
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| Michael Monks | ... |
Juror #3
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Jessica Needham | ... |
Kid #1
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| Tom Nolan | ... |
Courthouse Deputy
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Joycelyn O'Brien | ... |
Babette Spinler
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Sarah O'Nan | ... |
Kid #6
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| Vic Polizos | ... |
Jack Andrews
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| Richard Portnow | ... |
Judge George
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| Jack Rader | ... |
Sergeant Noble
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Heather Ramsey | ... |
Kid #9
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| Kerry Remsen | ... |
Female Parent
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June Saruwatari | ... |
Reporter #9
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Danny Ayer | ... |
Aaron
(as Danny Schmittler)
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| Eileen Seeley | ... |
Pamela Bozenich
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| Arthur Senzy | ... |
Reverend Parker
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Tony Simotes | ... |
Reporter #13
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| J.W. Smith | ... |
Male Inmate
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Charlie Stavola | ... |
Juror #2
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Shane Sweet | ... |
Kid #2
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| Kevin Symons | ... |
Reporter #12
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A.C. Weary | ... |
Reporter #8
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| David Whalen | ... |
Reporter #5
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| Bernard White | ... |
Reporter #10
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Kenneth White | ... |
Chief Kuhlmeyer
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Clayton Whitfield | ... |
Knudsen
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Sanders Witkow | ... |
Kid #7
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Matthew Abe | ... |
Camera Operator (uncredited)
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| Trevor Coppola | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Susan Jordan | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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| Scarlett Pomers | ... |
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| Sam Sarpong | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Nicollette Sheridan | ... |
Grace (uncredited)
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Wendy Goodman Thum | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Tom Wyner | ... |
Reporter Voice (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Mick Jackson | ||
Written by
| Abby Mann | ... | (written by) & |
| Myra Mann | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Abby Mann | ... | executive producer |
| Diana Pokorny | ... | producer |
| Oliver Stone | ... | executive producer |
| Janet Yang | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Peter Melnick | ... | (as Peter Rodgers Melnick) |
Cinematography by
| Rodrigo García | ||
Editing by
| Richard A. Harris | ||
Casting By
| Mali Finn | ||
Production Design by
| Howard Cummings | ||
Art Direction by
| David Lazan | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Emshwiller | ||
Costume Design by
| Shay Cunliffe | ||
Makeup Department
| Andre Blaise | ... | hair stylist: James Woods |
| Debra-Lee Davidson | ... | makeup artist |
| Laura Gorman | ... | mr woods makeup |
Production Management
| C. Cory M. McCrum-Abdo | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Aaron Barsky | ... | first assistant director |
| Seth Edelstein | ... | dga trainee |
| Andrew M. Flinn | ... | second second assistant director |
| Barbara M. Ravis | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael Biggie | ... | painter |
| Darien N. D'Alfonso | ... | scenic artist / scenic painter |
| Chris Forster | ... | construction coordinator |
| Michael E. Goldman | ... | assistant art director |
| Lori Mazuer | ... | assistant art director |
| Katie Rixon | ... | art department coordinator |
| Michael Rixon | ... | set dresser |
| Drew Schultz | ... | propmaker |
| Stoney Emshwiller | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roger V. Stevenson | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Weingarten | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Linda Fetters Howard | ... | stunts (as Linda Fetters) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Christof Bove | ... | videographer |
| Dante Cardone | ... | gaffer |
| Ellsworth Chou | ... | electrician |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | camera operator |
| Andre Martinez | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Stephen Mullen | ... | best boy electric |
| Albert Salsich | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Kate Dunn Kennedy | ... | location casting (as Kate Kennedy) |
| Emily Schweber | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Steffani Lincecum | ... | costume cutter/fitter |
| Lori Jean Sacks | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Kevin Collins | ... | location assistant |
| Andrew C. Keeter | ... | location manager |
| Michael Paolillo | ... | assistant location manager (as Michael J.C. Paolillo) |
Music Department
| Peter Melnick | ... | musical director (as Peter Rodgers Melnick) / orchestrator (as Peter Rodgers Melnick) |
Transportation Department
| Paul Burlin | ... | driver |
| Bruce Callahan | ... | driver |
| Scotty Goudreau | ... | transportation |
| Derek Raser | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Sonia Apodaca | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Susannah Brengel | ... | production accountant |
| Jennifer Campbell | ... | production coordinator |
| Stan J. Katz | ... | technical advisor (as Dr. Stan J. Katz) |
| Stacy Layne Kramer | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mary McCusker | ... | acting coach |
| Jeanmarie Murphy-Burke | ... | publicity director: unit publicist |
| Azita Zendel | ... | assistant: Oliver Stone (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- HBO Films (presents)
- Ixtlan
- Abby Mann Productions (in association with) (and)
- Breakheart Films
- Janet Yang Productions
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1995) (United States) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Double Diamond (1995) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Double Diamond (1995) (Netherlands) (video) (VCD)
- Eagle Entertainment (1996) (Australia) (VHS) (video premiere)
- Film Entertainment Group (F.E.G.) (1995) (Netherlands) (VHS) (as F.E.G. Apeldoorn)
- Film Entertainment Group (F.E.G.) (1995) (Netherlands) (video) (as F.E.G. Apeldoorn) (VCD)
- HBO Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1995) (Canada) (VHS) (Québec)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- MIC Film & Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- Pony Canyon (2001) (Japan) (DVD)
- Telefilm Hellas (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (United States) (tv)
- mediacs AG
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Acme Soundworks Studio (sound editing by)
- Bill Dance Casting (extras casting)
- Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates (script annotation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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Did You Know?
| Trivia | James Woods filmed his role as Lester Diamond in Casino (1995) on a weekend break from shooting this film. See more » |
| Goofs | When the lawyer meets with Ray Buckey for the first time in jail, the door is heard slamming shut before the door actually closes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Epilogue: "The McMartin family still lives in southern California. Peggy had a nervous breakdown and continues to suffer from agoraphobia. She lives with her mother Virginia and her son Ray. Peggy Ann successfully sued for the restoration of her teaching credentials. She is now married and has two children. In 1990, Lael Rubin's nomination to become a Superior Court judge was denied. She is still with the L.A. district attorney's office. In 1992, Wayne Satz died from heart failure at the age of 47. Kee MacFarland is still employed by Children's Institute International. Danny Davis currently practices law in Los Angeles, as does Glenn Stevens. Raymond Buckey is now a university student and plans to attend law school." See more » |
| Quotes |
Danny Davis:
Are you kidding me with those glasses? You look like a child molester. Get rid off them or it's gonna be a short trial. See more » |