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Apr 2, 2013 · The Trial: Directed by Gary Wheeler. With Larry Bagby, Matthew Modine, Clare Carey, Robert Forster. After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for a small town attorney, until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Gary Wheeler
- 2013-04-02
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
The Trial is a 2010 drama film directed by Gary Wheeler and starring Matthew Modine. It is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Whitlow and was released September 10, 2010, grossing $19,753 at the box office.
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Mac (Matthew Modine) contemplates suicide after the horrific death of his wife and sons until he is assigned to a capital punishment case that transforms his life.
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