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The Burden of Proof

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19921992
  • 3h 4m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
263
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Brian Dennehy and Hector Elizondo in The Burden of Proof (1992)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A lawyer who's still recuperating after the untimely death of his wife, must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark ... Read allA lawyer who's still recuperating after the untimely death of his wife, must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark secrets, including himself.A lawyer who's still recuperating after the untimely death of his wife, must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark secrets, including himself.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
263
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Hector Elizondo
    • Brian Dennehy
    • Mel Harris
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Hector Elizondo
    • Brian Dennehy
    • Mel Harris
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    • 1User review
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Brian Dennehy and Hector Elizondo in The Burden of Proof (1992)
    Brian Dennehy and Hector Elizondo in The Burden of Proof (1992)
    Brian Dennehy, Hector Elizondo, and Stefanie Powers in The Burden of Proof (1992)
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    Brian Dennehy and Hector Elizondo in The Burden of Proof (1992)

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    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • Alejandro 'Sandy' Stern
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Brian Dennehy
    Brian Dennehy
    • Dixon Hartnell
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Mel Harris
    Mel Harris
    • Sonia Klonsky
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Adrienne Barbeau
    Adrienne Barbeau
    • Silvia Hartnell
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Concetta Tomei
    Concetta Tomei
    • Clara Stern
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Anne Bobby
    Anne Bobby
    • Marta Stern
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Gail Strickland
    Gail Strickland
    • Fiona Cawley
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Chelcie Ross
    Chelcie Ross
    • Dr. Nate Cawley
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Kerri Green
    Kerri Green
    • Kate Granum
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Thomas Anthony Quinn
    • Dr. Peter Stern
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Sennett
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers
    • Helen Dudak
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal
    • Margy Allison
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • John Granum
    1 episode1 ep • 1992
    Miko Hughes
    Miko Hughes
    • Sam
    1 episode1 ep • 1992
    T. Max Graham
    • Lt. Ray Radczyk
    1 episode1 ep • 1992
    John Durbin
    John Durbin
    • Remo
    1 episode1 ep • 1992
    Donna Thomason
    • Claudia
    1 episode1 ep • 1992
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    • Trivia
      Brian Dennehy also appeared in "Presumed Innocent (1990)," making him the only actor to appear in both films based on Scott Turow's works. He plays a different character in this film, however.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992)

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bindande bevis
    • Filming locations
      • Mission Hills, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mike Robe Productions
      • Capital Cities
      • ABC Video Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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