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Above Suspicion

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
646
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Edward Asner, Scott Bakula, George Dzundza, and Annabella Sciorra in Above Suspicion (2000)
Drama

A fugitive from justice may also be a killer.A fugitive from justice may also be a killer.A fugitive from justice may also be a killer.

  • Director
    • Stephen La Rocque
  • Writer
    • Stephen La Rocque
  • Stars
    • Scott Bakula
    • Annabella Sciorra
    • George Dzundza
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    646
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen La Rocque
    • Writer
      • Stephen La Rocque
    • Stars
      • Scott Bakula
      • Annabella Sciorra
      • George Dzundza
    • 15User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • James Stockton
    Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    • Lisa Stockton
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Stamos
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Thomas O'Claire
    Jack Blessing
    Jack Blessing
    • Nick
    Erin Cressida Wilson
    Erin Cressida Wilson
    • Ellie
    Cait Gentile
    • Stacy Stockton
    Red West
    Red West
    • Officer Ward
    Scott N. Stevens
    Scott N. Stevens
    • Richards
    John Boyd West
    John Boyd West
    • Del
    Jeremy Wood
    • Robby
    Daniel La Rocque
    • Minister
    Bonnie Johnson
    Bonnie Johnson
    • Helen
    Mike Stanley
    Mike Stanley
    • Jake
    Shane Callahan
    Shane Callahan
    • Stan
    Carl McIntyre
    • Agent
    Stephani Victor
    • Technician #2
    Erik Conti
    • Umpire #2
    • Director
      • Stephen La Rocque
    • Writer
      • Stephen La Rocque
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    User reviews15

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    8pik923

    I enjoy this film

    Not sure why so many negative reviews. Good solid film love the cast and the intrigue. The story keeps moving with twists and turns. Can't find anything really wrong with it. And delighted it's on YouTube. By the way - YouTube is filled with many good even great and yes enjoyable feature films tv films and series. This is one of them. Want to sit back with pizza or popcorn and enjoy a solid film. One of the enjoyable aspects is the familiarity with many of the actors. Like old friends brought together!!! Story develops well good script and the acting is top notch ... highly recommended !!! Enjoy.
    10caa821

    Well-above the usual

    This is one of those films which apparently wasn't released - at least not widely - and I'd never seen it listed anywhere until now. I've always found Scott Bakula's work interesting, and he's one of the more likable actors around. The same is true of Annabella Sciorra, although their chemistry as the 13-year husband and wife, and model citizens/parents, etc., wasn't exactly "white-hot."

    But this was still an interesting story, even in spite of this, and much better than a lot of the more elaborate releases both on television and big screens.

    Although this wasn't the typical "Lifetime, made-for-TV" flick, it had the feel of one - and certainly one of the best ones. These movies often have the devious spouse, out to eliminate the other, sometimes with a "double life," sometimes not. Others deal with a secret, jaded past, and usually has a former significant other who arrives to spill the beans and menace his/her new family. And then there's the "best friend/neighbor" secretly disrupting the hero or heroine's life, and often planning to bump him/her off and fill the void.

    So this picture, with the former life, long hidden, which eventually comes to light with substantial danger and consequences, and the inevitable suspicions that the "hero" may have a dark side, and be perpetrating the dangers which ensue - is not original at all. However, here it is presented with more believability and realism than normally, and with a satisfying resolution. Often these films take an hour and 58 minutes of the airtime to build to a predictable, all-too-brief, "2-minute" resolution. However, the last 20 minutes or so here present a truly interesting, strong (and heartfelt) climax.

    Besides the two leads, the supporting actors (daughter, business partner and his wife, and the authorities from Bakula's past) are first-rate, and are a major reason this story is well-above the usual fare seen in this venue.
    AllisonLVenezio

    Interesting story

    It's easy to tell a lie--create a new identity, move to a new town,sart a new life. But what happens when you're rediscovered by the people that lost track of you years earlier?

    James Stockton (Scott Bakula) is a model citizen, a hard working contractor, husband, father, and baseball coach. He has established himself in a good life, earning a good reputation among the people in his town. When he is rediscovered at a funeral for his mother, even though he is incognito, people begin showing up, and James's perfect world comes crashing down. How can he safe his own life, as wll as the lives of his wife Lisa (Anabella Sciorra) and daughter Stacy (Cait Gentile)?

    his suspensful drama, though it plays like a television movie of the week, is well-written and well-acted. Bakula, as James Stockton, plays the perfect family man, who happened to come from a troubling past. This is a different kind of role for him, as we are used to seeing him as the "Average" hero. The performances of the cast are all around good.

    This is an all-around good movie, with enough suspense to keep the audience entertained. If you like movies that will make you think, enjoy a good thrill, or like Scott Bakula, then this is the perfect film for you.
    Kat-18287

    Weird Movie

    This was actually a pretty okay film. But you can't miss any of it or you'll be @ a total loss. Scott Bakula plays his part well and you feel bad for him that all that stuff is happening to him. The only major problem is the married couple don't seem to really like each other.
    6blanche-2

    A man with a past

    Watched this for Scott Bakula, who was very good. He plays a prominent businessman with a wife (Annabelle Sciorra) and daughter. He coaches a winning baseball team where his daughter is the star.

    Unfortunately, he had a life before this, and it catches up with him. He is the son of a mafia kingpin, and he was accused of killing his fiancee years earlier. He now lives with a new name, in a new place.

    The detectives after him believe he has a ledger of payoffs. If he will turn it over, they will walk away. He doesn't believe them.

    Meanwhile, his wife learns he hasn't been honest with her about a recent trip; she finds a photo of another woman in his wallet, and asks a friend to check it out.

    This was pretty good, with a fine cast: besides Bakula and Sciorra, there are Ed Asner and George Dzunda in support.

    A couple of twists keep you interested, as well as the acting.

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Por encima de la sospecha
    • Filming locations
      • City Hall - 300 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • Talent One
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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