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Indictment: The McMartin Trial

  • TV Movie
  • 1995
  • R
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995)
DramaThriller

Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.Lawyers and the media argue the alleged child abuse at the McMartin preschool in Manhattan Beach, California.

  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writers
    • Abby Mann
    • Myra Mann
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Mercedes Ruehl
    • Lolita Davidovich
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writers
      • Abby Mann
      • Myra Mann
    • Stars
      • James Woods
      • Mercedes Ruehl
      • Lolita Davidovich
    • 42User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 wins & 15 nominations total

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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Danny Davis
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Lael Rubin
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Kee McFarlane
    Sada Thompson
    Sada Thompson
    • Virginia McMartin
    Henry Thomas
    Henry Thomas
    • Ray Buckey
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Peggy Buckey
    Mark Blum
    Mark Blum
    • Wayne Satz
    Alison Elliott
    Alison Elliott
    • Peggy Ann Buckey
    Chelsea Field
    Chelsea Field
    • Christine Johnson
    Joe Urla
    • Glenn Stevens
    Scott Waara
    Scott Waara
    • Dean Gits
    Valerie Wildman
    Valerie Wildman
    • Diana Sullivan
    Richard Bradford
    Richard Bradford
    • Ira Reiner
    Roberta Bassin
    Roberta Bassin
    • Judy Johnson
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Juror #1
    Gabrielle Boni
    Gabrielle Boni
    • Tara
    Kathy Brock
    • Sybil Brand Deputy
    • (as Kathryn Brock)
    Betsy Brockhurst
    • Angry Parent
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writers
      • Abby Mann
      • Myra Mann
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    • Trivia
      James Woods filmed his role as Lester Diamond in Casino (1995) on a weekend break from shooting this film.
    • Goofs
      When the lawyer meets with Ray Buckey for the first time in jail, the door is heard slamming shut before the door actually closes.
    • Quotes

      Danny Davis: Are you kidding me with those glasses? You look like a child molester. Get rid off them or it's gonna be a short trial.

    • Crazy credits
      Epilogue:  "The McMartin family still lives in southern California.  Peggy had a nervous breakdown and continues to suffer from agoraphobia.  She lives with her mother Virginia and her son Ray.  Peggy Ann successfully sued for the restoration of her teaching credentials. She is now married and has two children.  In 1990, Lael Rubin's nomination to become a Superior Court judge was denied. She is still with the L.A. district attorney's office.  In 1992, Wayne Satz died from heart failure at the age of 47.  Kee MacFarland is still employed by Children's Institute International.   Danny Davis currently practices law in Los Angeles, as does Glenn Stevens.  Raymond Buckey is now a university student and plans to attend law school."
    • Connections
      Featured in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995)

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    7/10

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    A brilliant account of justice gone haywire as an innocent family is dragged through the courts and all but destroyed by rumours of child abuse. This (true) story is a universal one - it all happened in the early eighties but similar injustices have happened again in Britain recently following witch-hunts by irresponsible national newspapers. (Do we never learn?) The film itself is excellent, with fabulous performances all round but especially by an as-always-knockout James Woods and Mercedes Ruehl. Director Mick Jackson moves it along at a terrific pace - two and quarter hours flies by. Highly recommended!
    • fiozinho
    • Oct 10, 2000
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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 無盡的控訴
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan Beach Pier - 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, California, USA(closing scene where the Buckey's go for a stroll with Danny Davis on the pier)
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Ixtlan
      • Abby Mann Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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