Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011)

Based on the events surrounding the murder of British student Meredith Kercher.

Director:

Robert Dornhelm

Writer:

Wendy Battles

Stars:

Hayden Panettiere, Vincent Riotta, Paolo Romio

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayden Panettiere	...	Amanda Knox
Vincent Riotta	...	Guiliano Mignini
Paolo Romio	...	Raffaele Sollecito
Marcia Gay Harden	...	Edda Mellas
Amanda Fernando Stevens	...	Meredith Kercher
Heather Cave	...	Deanna Knox
Djibril Kébé	...	Rudy Guede
Timothy Martin	...	Patrick Lumbana
Clive Walton	...	Curt Knox
Shoboo Kapoor	...	Arlene Kercher
Mimosa Campironi	...	Filomena Romanelli
Simonetta Solder	...	Detective Navarra
Fausto Maria Sciarappa	...	Detective Alicastro
Valentina Carnelutti	...	Dr. Patrizia Stefanoni
Francesco De Vito	...	Inspector Battistelli

Storyline

Update: On Oct. 3, 2011, Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were acquitted of murder on appeal in Italy. DNA experts determined the DNA on the so-called murder weapon was actually from bread crumbs (as in victim Meredith Kercher handling the bread and some crumbs ending up on the knife). Knox's conviction for slandering Diya Lumumba was upheld, though evidence came out that Knox had implicated the bar owner after 50 hours of interrogation without a lawyer present. As of Oct. 3, 2011, Knox's parents still face trial for slander for accusing Italian police of brutality and intimidation.

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Plot Keywords:

knife murder | american abroad | criminal justice | luminol | college student | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 February 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amanda Knox

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Craig Anderson Productions, Pilgrim Films & Television, Project X Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The real events took place in Perugia, but filming locations were mostly in and around Rome.

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Connections

Features Larry King Live (1985)

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Soundtracks

"A Little More Love"
Performed by Taxi Doll

User Reviews

A true story told accurately

The film faithfully reproduces very well what happened to Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, and to the whole investigation. This was the purpose of the film, and this goal has been achieved. It is not a film to be re-made, or to be burned up. Maybe, the only inaccuracy in the film, for me was that Raffaele Sollecito has never said that Amanda had gone out the night of the murder, he only stated that he had smoked a joint that night, after seeing a movie ,and has confused memories,but for what he remembered Amanda had never left his house We recommend viewing, because it is interesting and well done. Very nice interpretation of Hayden Panettiere (Amanda)