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The Right to Remain Silent

  • TV Movie
  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
316
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Christopher Lloyd, Laura San Giacomo, Lea Thompson, Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Plummer, Judge Reinhold, Fisher Stevens, LL Cool J, Robert Loggia, and Carl Reiner in The Right to Remain Silent (1996)
Drama

Just a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant Mi... Read allJust a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant Mike Brosloe (Robert Loggia) leads her through a most unusual first shift. If all shifts wer... Read allJust a normal night at the police station for rookie Christine Paley (Lea Thompson). This is a log of about eight different types of arrests which can happen in a normal month. Lieutenant Mike Brosloe (Robert Loggia) leads her through a most unusual first shift. If all shifts were like this, even a veteran could only last a short time.

  • Director
    • Hubert de La Bouillerie
  • Writers
    • Brent Briscoe
    • Mark Fauser
  • Stars
    • Penelope Branning
    • Colleen Camp
    • Patrick Dempsey
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    316
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hubert de La Bouillerie
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
    • Stars
      • Penelope Branning
      • Colleen Camp
      • Patrick Dempsey
    • 2User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Penelope Branning
    • Annie
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Mrs. Buford Lowry
    Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey
    • Tom Harris
    Wanda-Lee Evans
    • Police Receptionist
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Doris
    Bjorn Johnson
    Bjorn Johnson
    • KKK Member
    Larry Joshua
    Larry Joshua
    • Sims
    Ken Lesco
    • Mugger
    • (as Kenneth R. Lesco)
    LL Cool J
    LL Cool J
    • Charles Red Taylor
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Johnny Benjamin
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Lt. Mike Brosloe
    Kathe Mazur
    Kathe Mazur
    • Dale's Girlfriend
    • (as Kathe E. Mazur)
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Paulina Marcos
    Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner
    • Norman Friedler
    Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold
    • Buford Lowry…
    Geoffrey Rivas
    Geoffrey Rivas
    • Pedro Amendez
    Laura San Giacomo
    Laura San Giacomo
    • Nicole Savita
    Jack Shearer
    Jack Shearer
    • Dr. Koal
    • Director
      • Hubert de La Bouillerie
    • Writers
      • Brent Briscoe
      • Mark Fauser
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    RockyFan

    Rookie cop gets a look at several diverse characters who are accused of varying crimes and all have interesting stories.

    An intresting movie to say the least. It is a montage of different stories; some funny, some intriguing, and some poingent. Definitely worth renting if you're looking for something offbeat or are trying to teach some morality /ethics class. By giving unconventional looks at controversial issues, such as euthanasia, drunk driving, and AIDS discrimination, as well as several others, it shows that nothing in the world is black and white, but often somewhere "in the grey area." The film has a very good cast. Only a couple of major stars, but a lot of recognizable faces, who are enjoyable to watch.

    On a scale of 1-20, The Right To Remain Silent racks up a 12.
    10whpratt1

    Great Acting

    Had no idea just what this film was going to present and became quite surprised by the great acting and fantastic character study of people of all races and problems who entered a police station and were booked. Lea Thompson,(Christine Paley),"The Unknown Cyclist",'98 played a young rookie on the police force, who obtained the highest grades in the Police Academy, however, she needed to learn about human nature and how to approach people with a sort of kind understanding. Robert Loggia, (Lt. Mike Brosloe),"The Deal",'05 was the boss of the police station and took Annie under his wing and tried to teach her some of 101 Police Work. There was a nice appearance by Carl Reiner,(Norman Friedler),"Oceans's Twelve",'04, who was involved with a mercy killing of his wife. There is also a cross dresser who looks pretty good in woman's cloths depending on how you feel about such matters, as the police had to deal with this person. The actors all did an outstanding performance with their great skills, however, I thought Lea Thompson showed her great acting talents in this film. Enjoy

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    • Trivia
      Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson appeared in the Back to the Future trilogy.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Mike Brosloe: Every shift begins with doughnuts. Doughnuts are a must. Didn't you read that rule in the manual?

    • Connections
      Referenced in The 18th Annual CableACE Awards (1996)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Silencio legal
    • Production companies
      • Chanticleer Films
      • Republic Pictures
      • Showtime Networks
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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