Love - it's a killer. Presumed Innocent is directed by Alan J. Pakula, who also co-adapts for the screen with Frank Pierson from the Scott Turow novel. It stars Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy, Bonnie Bedelia, Raúl Juliá, Paul Winfield, John Spencer and Greta Scacchi. Music is scored by John Williams and Richard Wolf, and cinematography is by Gordon Willis. Prosecuting attorney Rusty Sabich (Ford) suddenly finds…
Top Cast
Harrison Ford
Rusty Sabich
Brian Dennehy
Raymond Horgan
Raúl Juliá
Sandy Stern
Bonnie Bedelia
Barbara Sabich
Paul Winfield
Judge Larren Lyttle
Greta Scacchi
Carolyn Polhemus
John Spencer
Detective Dan Lipranzer
Joe Grifasi
Tommy Molto
Tom Mardirosian
Nico Della Guardia
Anna Maria Horsford
Eugenia
Sab Shimono
'Painless' Kumagai
Bradley Whitford
Jamie Kemp
Christine Estabrook
Lydia 'Mac' MacDougall
Michael Tolan
Mr. Polhemus
Madison Arnold
Sergeant Lionel Kenneally
Ron Frazier
Stew Dubinsky
Reviews
Pretty good mystery-legal-drama features fine performances, especially from Ford and Raul Julia, though does rely a lot on coincidences (lucky draw to get that judge) but still finely directed and liked John Williams's score. **3.75/5**
"Presumed Innocent" is an incredible pedigree of film on every level which opens by painting a portrait of the main protagonist Rusty Sabich, although the picture which slowly emerges is a far from perfect one. His marriage isn't all it could be or appears to be and his past is blighted by an obsessive and torrid love affair with co-worker Carolyn Polhemus. He suddenly finds himself on trial for her murder and all…
FAQ about Presumed Innocent
What is Presumed Innocent about?
Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions.
When was Presumed Innocent released?
Presumed Innocent was released in 1990.
What genres does Presumed Innocent belong to?
Presumed Innocent is categorised as Mystery, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in Presumed Innocent?
The cast of Presumed Innocent includes Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy, Raúl Juliá, Bonnie Bedelia, Paul Winfield.