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Physical Evidence

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.9K
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Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.
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A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time... Read allA police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Crichton
  • Writers
    • Steve Ransohoff(story)
    • Bill Phillips(story)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Theresa Russell
    • Ned Beatty
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Crichton
  • Writers
    • Steve Ransohoff(story)
    • Bill Phillips(story)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Theresa Russell
    • Ned Beatty
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Theresa Russell and Ted McGinley in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Theresa Russell in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Kay Lenz in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Kay Lenz in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Laurie Paton in Physical Evidence (1989)
    Theresa Russell and Kay Lenz in Physical Evidence (1989)

    Top cast

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    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Joe Parisas Joe Paris
    Theresa Russell
    Theresa Russell
    • Jenny Hudsonas Jenny Hudson
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • James Nicksas James Nicks
    Kay Lenz
    Kay Lenz
    • Deborah Quinnas Deborah Quinn
    Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Tom O'Brien
    Tom O'Brien
    • Matt Farleyas Matt Farley
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Harry Nortonas Harry Norton
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Strickleras Strickler
    Ken James
    • Hank Carruthas Hank Carruth
    Michael P. Moran
    • Tony Reuggeras Tony Reugger
    Angelo Rizacos
    • Tony Sklaras Tony Sklar
    Lamar Jackson
    • Delmar Fraseras Delmar Fraser
    Paul Hubbard
    Paul Hubbard
    • Burt Knightas Burt Knight
    Larry Reynolds
    Larry Reynolds
    • Trial Judgeas Trial Judge
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Branniganas Brannigan
    Laurie Paton
    Laurie Paton
    • Mabelas Mabel
    Don Granbery
    Don Granbery
    • Vincent Quinnas Vincent Quinn
    • (as Don Granberry)
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Brodyas Brody
    • Director
      • Michael Crichton
    • Writers
      • Steve Ransohoff(story)
      • Bill Phillips(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie was originally supposed to be the sequel to Jagged Edge (1985) and was going to costar Glenn Close and Robert Loggia.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 27 mins) It is night when the cop brings food to the cruiser. But, seconds later it is clearly daytime.
    • Quotes

      Jenny Hudson: [as Jenny's lips get romantically close to Joe's] No way, Jose.

      Joe Paris: I ain't Jose.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Physical Evidence/Parents/Gone with the Wind (50th Anniversary)/The Dressmaker (1989)

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    1989's Physical Evidence, Theresa Russell & 1988's Switching Channels, Kathleen Turner could pass as Sisters
    So we agree that 'Physical Evidence' actress Theresa Russell turns in a sub-bar performance acting along side Legendary Burt Reynolds. However any hollywood fan would agree that actress Theresa Russell and actress Kathleen Turner could pass as sisters with Kathleen being the 'sinister one'. So, why is it that on 1988's 'Switching Channels' film with Burt Reynolds, Kathleen Turner, and Christopher Reeve, that Kathleen suffered Put-down and insult from Burt Reynolds to the Point that Superman had to intervene and tell Burn to 'stop it'. If Ms. Turner and Ms. Russell look like mirror images of each other, and Burt go along great with Ms. Russell, then why didnt he get along great with Ms. Turner. Obviously due to Ms. Turners' tough-woman anti-Man stance that she gloriously display in 1989 'War of Roses' film with Michael Douglas....unlike her 'Romancing the Stone' superb acting film appearance. Hence, we all agree that Ms. Turner was a better actress than Ms. Russell.
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    • GregP89
    • Jun 6, 2019

    FAQ1

    • What was the title of the theme music played at the start of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Anwältin
    • Filming locations
      • Tobin Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • The Rank Organisation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,560,932
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,777,358
      • Jan 29, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,560,932
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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