False Witness

Name: False Witness
Genre: Drama
Released: 1989-10-23
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Phylicia Rashad, Philip Michael Thomas, Teri Austin

TV Movie
1989
Not Rated
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

5.3/10

124

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Drama

A popular New Orleans talk show hostess is slashed and left for dead. Investigator Marsh and his lover, Assistant District Attorney Jacobi, are determined to solve the case in an effort to b... Read allA popular New Orleans talk show hostess is slashed and left for dead. Investigator Marsh and his lover, Assistant District Attorney Jacobi, are determined to solve the case in an effort to boost Jacobi's impending promotion. As Marsh digs for clues in the seamy singles bars the v... Read allA popular New Orleans talk show hostess is slashed and left for dead. Investigator Marsh and his lover, Assistant District Attorney Jacobi, are determined to solve the case in an effort to boost Jacobi's impending promotion. As Marsh digs for clues in the seamy singles bars the victim frequented, Jacobi's instincts pull her towards the home of a respected surgeon who ... Read all

Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
Writers
- Dorothy Uhnak
- William Driskill
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.3/10

124

YOUR RATING

Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
Writers
- Dorothy Uhnak
- William Driskill
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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7/10

False Witness is a well-written and executed film that merits your attention

I recently caught the made-for-TV film False Witness (1989) on Tubi. The plot centers on a determined detective tasked with a high-stakes case that could propel her career. However, tensions arise between her and her partner, both professionally and romantically, threatening to derail their success.

Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman (Echoes), the film stars Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show), Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice), Teri Austin (Knots Landing), George Grizzard (Bachelor Party), and Robin Mattson (General Hospital).

False Witness exceeds expectations, boasting a cleverly crafted storyline that Phylicia Rashad delivers with remarkable finesse. Her performance is stellar, and her poignant commentary on equality resonates profoundly, particularly given the film's era. While the production retains a made-for-TV aesthetic, the narrative is engrossing, replete with unexpected twists and a surprisingly compelling love story. The resolution is satisfying and ties up loose ends admirably.

In conclusion, False Witness is a well-written and executed film that merits your attention. I'd rate it a 7/10 and recommend giving it a watch.