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Trial by Fire

  • 20182018
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  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
9.4K
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Laura Dern and Jack O'Connell in Trial by Fire (2018)
'Trial by Fire' stars Laura Dern and Jack O'Connell.
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The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was sentenced to death in Texas for killing his three children even after scientific evidence and expert testimony bolstere... Read allThe tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was sentenced to death in Texas for killing his three children even after scientific evidence and expert testimony bolstered his claims of innocence.The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was sentenced to death in Texas for killing his three children even after scientific evidence and expert testimony bolstered his claims of innocence.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
9.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Edward Zwick
  • Writers
    • Geoffrey Fletcher(screenplay by)
    • David Grann(based on The New Yorker article by)
  • Stars
    • Jack O'Connell
    • Laura Dern
    • Emily Meade
Top credits
  • Director
    • Edward Zwick
  • Writers
    • Geoffrey Fletcher(screenplay by)
    • David Grann(based on The New Yorker article by)
  • Stars
    • Jack O'Connell
    • Laura Dern
    • Emily Meade
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 101User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Videos8

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    Top cast

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    Jack O'Connell
    Jack O'Connell
    • Toddas Todd
    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Emily Meade
    Emily Meade
    • Stacyas Stacy
    Chris Coy
    Chris Coy
    • Danielsas Daniels
    Jeff Perry
    Jeff Perry
    • Hurstas Hurst
    McKinley Belcher III
    McKinley Belcher III
    • Ponchaias Ponchai
    David Wilson Barnes
    David Wilson Barnes
    • Reavesas Reaves
    Darren Pettie
    Darren Pettie
    • Hortonas Horton
    Blake Scott Lewis
    Blake Scott Lewis
    • Johnny Webbas Johnny Webb
    Jade Pettyjohn
    Jade Pettyjohn
    • Julieas Julie
    Noah Lomax
    Noah Lomax
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Jason Douglas
    Jason Douglas
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Vasquezas Vasquez
    • (as Carlos Gómez)
    Anthony Reynolds
    Anthony Reynolds
    • Foggas Fogg
    Katie McClellan
    Katie McClellan
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Lena Levings
    • Emilyas Emily
    Catherine Carlen
    Catherine Carlen
    • Abigailas Abigail
    Wayne Pére
    Wayne Pére
    • Georgeas George
    • (as Wayne Pére)
    • Director
      • Edward Zwick
    • Writers
      • Geoffrey Fletcher(screenplay by)
      • David Grann(based on The New Yorker article by)
    • All cast & crew
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    The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was sentenced to death in Texas for killing his three children even after scientific evidence and expert testimony bolstered his claims of innocence.
    male nuditypubic hairmale pubic hairtrialbased on newspaper article9 more
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    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Stand for What's Right, Fight for What's True.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, some violence, disturbing images, sexual material and brief nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite undeniable proof provided by well-regarded scientists and experts - specifically Dr Hurst who is considered one of the foremost experts on arson in the world - Todd's ex-wife, Stacey (Willingham) Kuykendall, believes he is guilty of the murders of Amber, Karmon, and Kameron. As recently as 2018 she continues to deny the evidence and objects to her portrayal as a "villain" in this film.
    • Goofs
      When the detectives are at Todd's house and are taking pictures of the crime scene, there are two posters of metal albums on the wall. One is the cover of the album 'Prevail' by Canadian death metal band Kataklysm, released in 2008, and the other is the cover of the album 'Abrahadabra' by Norwegian black metal band Dimmu Borgir, released in 2010, while the movie takes place in 1991.
    • Quotes

      Cameron Todd Willingham: Thanks to you, I have tried to make my peace. You showed me that love is always there if you just open yourself to it. You helped me to learn to enjoy the simple blessings of being alive.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Talking Dead: Do Not Send Us Astray (2018)
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    User reviews101

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    UNDERRATED Heartbreaking incredible story
    Such an heart breaking story of a man wrongly put to death when he was innocent. This film is completely underrated. And Elizabeth was a complete inspiration Rest In Peace three beautiful girls and Todd
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    • sandiesh-86719
    • Apr 26, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thử Thách Bằng Lửa
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Flashlight Films
      • The Bedford Falls Company
      • The Domain Group
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,504
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $78,817
      • May 19, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $148,504
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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