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Above Suspicion

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Johnny Knoxville, Jack Huston, and Emilia Clarke in Above Suspicion (2019)
Based on the true story of one of the most notorious crimes in FBI history, this gritty crime-thriller stars Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) as Susan Smith, a young woman desperate to escape a seedy life of crime and drugs in a Kentucky coal mining town. When a newly minted FBI agent named Mark Putnam (Jack Huston, “Fargo”) recruits Susan as his informant for a high-profile case, she believes her bad luck may finally be changing. But as Susan and Putnam’s relationship deepens, so does the danger, setting them both on a collision course with deadly consequences.
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The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.
IMDb RATING
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5.7K
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POPULARITY
5,636
347
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    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Joe Sharkey(based on the book "Above Suspicion" by)
      • Chris Gerolmo(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Emilia Clarke
      • Jack Huston
      • Sophie Lowe
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    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Joe Sharkey(based on the book "Above Suspicion" by)
      • Chris Gerolmo(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Emilia Clarke
      • Jack Huston
      • Sophie Lowe
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    • 81User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore

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    Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke
    • Susan Smith
    Jack Huston
    Jack Huston
    • Mark Putnam
    Sophie Lowe
    Sophie Lowe
    • Kathy Putnam
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Cash
    Austin Hébert
    Austin Hébert
    • Randy McCoy
    Thora Birch
    Thora Birch
    • Jolene
    Karl Glusman
    Karl Glusman
    • Joe B
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Bob Singer
    Brian Lee Franklin
    Brian Lee Franklin
    • Rufus
    Omar Benson Miller
    Omar Benson Miller
    • Denver Rhodes
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Todd Eason
    Brittany O'Grady
    Brittany O'Grady
    • Georgia
    Luke Spencer Roberts
    Luke Spencer Roberts
    • Bones
    Lex Kelli
    • Susan's Daughter
    Landon Durrence
    • Susan's Son
    • (as Landon Elijah Durrence)
    Nettie Kraft
    Nettie Kraft
    • Joe Bea's Mother
    • (as Nettie Mae Kraft)
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    Joshua Mikel
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    • Director
      • Phillip Noyce
    • Writers
      • Joe Sharkey(based on the book "Above Suspicion" by)
      • Chris Gerolmo(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      The true story took place in Pikeville, Kentucky, most famously known as the home of the Hatfields and McCoys. However, most of the film is set in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the Appalachian Mountains, which is most well-known as the setting of the FX series "Justified" (2010).
    • Goofs
      Polygraphs are not used in confessions. Confessions are verbal, then written. If the FBI do use a polygraph they don't have the subject telling a story. The ONLY responses during a polygraph are "Yes" or "No."
    • Quotes

      Susan Smith: When a man tells you you're doin' the right thing... he means you're doin' the right thing for him.

    • Connections
      Features The All-New Dating Game (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      How Lordy, What Have I Done
      Written by Jared Tuten, David Beeson, Paul Lidel, Brett McCormick, Jason McMaster & Bruce Rivers

      Performed by Broken Teeth

      Courtesy of Ledbetter Entertainment

      By arrangement with Ford Music Services

    User reviews81

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    9/10
    Above Suspicion - classic 90's style thriller helmed by master
    Let's get the pun out of the way - this film is not above suspicion: small(relatively) budget, no huge action sequences, no special fx, no CGI dragons. OK, that's the pun out of the way. In my hazy recollection, this type of thriller was popular in the 90's. The fact that this is a true story is frightening and it adds to the film's impact. Emilia Clarke is really good. I've only seen her in Solo, Last Christmas, and Terminator Genisys. Sorry, haven't seen GoT yet. She's researched her character disturbingly well. Phillip Noyce is a master wizard who chooses the right lenses and framing. He only amplifies the natural lighting. He understands how to pace a story. He knows the best ways to make a smaller film seem 'cinematic'. The supporting cast are very good and cover a 'delightful' range of characters. Johnny Knoxville won't be nominated for an Oscar but he has an undeniable screen presence. It's not a cinema classic, but there's plenty good in this modest production. IF you can keep your expectations in check, you'll be rewarded.
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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Şüphe Ötesi
    • Filming locations
      • Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sierra / Affinity
      • Colleen Camp Productions
      • White Knight
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,396
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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