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Mistrial

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Mistrial (1996)
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  • Drama
  • Thriller
A community activist charged with the of killing two cops, one of them his ex-wife, is found not guilty due to lack of evidence. The arresting detective takes the judge, jury, and defendant ... Read allA community activist charged with the of killing two cops, one of them his ex-wife, is found not guilty due to lack of evidence. The arresting detective takes the judge, jury, and defendant hostage, and decides to have a new trial, presenting the evidence that was not allowed.A community activist charged with the of killing two cops, one of them his ex-wife, is found not guilty due to lack of evidence. The arresting detective takes the judge, jury, and defendant hostage, and decides to have a new trial, presenting the evidence that was not allowed.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
792
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  • Director
    • Heywood Gould
  • Writer
    • Heywood Gould
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Robert Loggia
    • Blair Underwood
Top credits
  • Director
    • Heywood Gould
  • Writer
    • Heywood Gould
  • Stars
    • Bill Pullman
    • Robert Loggia
    • Blair Underwood
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    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Mistrial (1996)
    Mistrial (1996)
    Mistrial (1996)
    Mistrial (1996)
    Bill Pullman, Blair Underwood, James Rebhorn, and Jon Seda in Mistrial (1996)

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    Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman
    • Steve Donohueas Steve Donohue
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Captain Lou Ungeras Captain Lou Unger
    Blair Underwood
    Blair Underwood
    • Lieutenant C. Hodgesas Lieutenant C. Hodges
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Commissioner Russell Craneas Commissioner Russell Crane
    Roma Maffia
    Roma Maffia
    • Laurie Meisingeras Laurie Meisinger
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Mayor Tayloras Mayor Taylor
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Eddie Riosas Eddie Rios
    Josef Sommer
    Josef Sommer
    • Nick Mirskyas Nick Mirsky
    Casey Siemaszko
    Casey Siemaszko
    • Detective Bobby Zitoas Detective Bobby Zito
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Katherine Donohueas Katherine Donohue
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Chief Inspecter Ray Hartmanas Chief Inspecter Ray Hartman
    Roberta Maxwell
    Roberta Maxwell
    • Judge Frielas Judge Friel
    Anita La Selva
    Anita La Selva
    • Paula Lomaxas Paula Lomax
    • (as Anita LaSelva)
    Stewart Bick
    • Assistant Evan Glassmanas Assistant Evan Glassman
    Alice Poon
    • Linda Wooas Linda Woo
    Bruce Beaton
    Bruce Beaton
    • Stanley Shapiroas Stanley Shapiro
    Richard Chevolleau
    Richard Chevolleau
    • Willy Sandovalas Willy Sandoval
    Gene Mack
    • Sergeant B. Adamsas Sergeant B. Adams
    • Director
      • Heywood Gould
    • Writer
      • Heywood Gould
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    Storyline

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    A community activist charged with the of killing two cops, one of them his ex-wife, is found not guilty due to lack of evidence. The arresting detective takes the judge, jury, and defendant hostage, and decides to have a new trial, presenting the evidence that was not allowed. —Humberto Amador
    • female police officer deceased
    • police officer
    • female police officer
    • female police officer uniformed
    • hostage
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    • Taglines
      • One man has taken control of the courtroom - and it isn't the judge.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A TV movie for the HBO network.
    • Goofs
      A reporter refers to Rios' "common law" wife. New York does not recognize common law marriages.
    • Quotes

      Eddie Rios: This is a joke. What, you want me to cry, Steve? Go on my hands and knees, plead for my life? Or maybe you like it if I confessed, threw myself at your mercy.

      Steve Donohue: You are guilty, Eddie.

      Eddie Rios: Are you my executioner?

      Steve Donohue: You killed two cops. At some point you gotta pay.

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The Road That Leads To The Truth
    An interesting film that at first glance seems like just another crime story, but is actually much more complex than that.

    It shows us how a man can break under the burden of injustice and hypocrisy.

    In the story, we follow Detective Steve Donohue who tries to find the killer, and after he arrests a suspect to whom all the evidence points, but under the pressure of the media, the perpetrator could get away. The story well illustrates what can happen when the rule of law is abandoned and the rule of the mob prevails.

    We see how it is possible to persuade and manipulate people to believe something that is not true, and injustice is sometimes so great that people simply break down and take the law into their own hands.

    The media is often not interested in facts, but in sensationalism, and this is a very good example of that. The film is well directed and the acting is excellent.

    Bill Pullman has excellently portrayed a character who definitely has flaws, but beneath that is someone who just wants people to know the truth. Although his actions are wrong, they unfortunately make sense. This is what makes this film so interesting and complex.

    An interesting and complex film that is definitely worth watching.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vụ án oan
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • HBO NYC Productions
      • The Forge
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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