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An Innocent Man (1989)

"Falsely accused. Unjustly convicted. Determined to survive on the inside. Demanding justice once he's on the outside."

6.119891h 53mEN
CrimeDramaThriller

Directed by Peter Yates

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

EN

Release

October 6, 1989

Director

Peter Yates

Official Trailer

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Overview

Jimmie Rainwood was minding his own business when two corrupt police officers (getting an address wrong) burst into his house, expecting to find a major drug dealer. Rainwood is shot, and the officers frame him as a drug dealer. Rainwood is convicted of drug dealing, based on the perjured evidence o...

Cast

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Jimmie Rainwood

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Virgil Cane

Laila Robins

Laila Robins

Kate Rainwood

David Rasche

David Rasche

Detective Mike Parnell LBPD

Todd Graff

Todd Graff

Robby

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Malcolm

Peter Van Norden

Peter Van Norden

Peter Feldman

Richard Young

Richard Young

Danny Scalise

Badja Djola

Badja Djola

John Fitzgerald

Bruce A. Young

Bruce A. Young

Jingles

James T. Morris

James T. Morris

Junior

Terry Golden

Terry Golden

Felix

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An Innocent Man (1989), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jimmie Rainwood was minding his own business when two corrupt police officers (getting an address wrong) burst into his house, expecting to find a major drug dealer. Rainwood is shot, and the officers frame him as a drug dealer. Rainwood is convicted of drug dealing, based on the perjured evidence of a police informant. Thrown into a seedy jail, fighting to prove his innocence is diffucult when he has to deal with the realities of prison life, where everyone claims they were framed.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An Innocent Man. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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