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Trial by Fire is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Edward Zwick. The story is based upon David Grann 's article "Trial by Fire" that appeared in The New Yorker in 2009 about case Willingham v. State of Texas. [3] The film stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jeff Perry and Jade Pettyjohn .
Based on a true story, the film follows Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas despite evidence of his innocence. Laura Dern plays Elizabeth, a volunteer who tries to help him and expose the flaws of the justice system.
- Edward Zwick
- 2 min
TRIAL BY FIRE is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O'Connell) and a mother of two from Houston (Laura Dern) who, against staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this ...
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May 17, 2019 · Trial by Fire is a drama based on the true story of Cameron Todd Willingham, a death row inmate who was executed for a crime he may not have committed. The movie follows his wife's fight to prove his innocence and expose the flaws in the justice system.
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- Edward Zwick
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- Jack O'connell
Trial by Fire is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O’Connell) and a mother of two from Houston (Lau...
- 2 min
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May 17, 2019 · A film based on a New Yorker article about a man executed by Texas for arson in 1991, despite his innocence. Laura Dern stars as a playwright who tries to prove his case and expose the flaws in the investigation and trial.
A film based on a true story of a couple who survived a house fire and faced a death sentence. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and other crew members who worked on this project.
