Summaries

A wealthy woman is murdered in her beach house. The husband is allegedly knocked out first. He inherits all. He has a female ex criminal prosecutor represent him in court.

San Francisco heiress Page Forrester is brutally murdered in her remote beach house. Her husband Jack is devastated by the crime but soon finds himself accused of her murder. He hires lawyer Teddy Barnes to defend him, despite the fact she hasn't handled a criminal case for many years. There's a certain chemistry between them and Teddy soon finds herself defending the man she loves.—Col Needham <[email protected]>

An ex criminal prosecutor reluctantly defends a man accused of killing his wealthy wife. At first the lawyer takes it upon herself to confront the present public prosecutor and redeem herself for her past wrongdoings but slowly she starts doubting her client's character when new things are revealed during the trial. She is aided in her defense by a mysterious person who keeps sending her notes.[email protected]

Details

Keywords
  • neo noir
  • horseback riding
  • giallo esque
  • legal thriller
  • reference to suicide
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Drama
Release date Oct 3, 1985
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Sony Movie Channel
Language English
Filming locations 305 Spruce Street, San Francisco, California, USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures Delphi IV Productions

Box office

Budget $15000000
Gross US & Canada $40491165
Opening weekend US & Canada $4094091
Gross worldwide $40491165

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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