Indictment: The McMartin Trial

Name: Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Genre: Drama
Released: 1995-05-20
Rating: 77
Cast: James Woods, Mercedes Ruehl, Sada Thompson, Henry Thomas, Shirley Knight

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1995

2h 15m

Drama

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Based on a real-life court case, the film finds members of the McMartin family on trial for alleged sexual molestation and abuse of children at their well-regarded preschool. Publicity-seeking attorney Danny Davis (James Woods) initially defends the McMartins for selfish reasons, but he slowly begins to believe that they are innocent. Davis has his work cut out for him, however, since the media have demonized the family, and prosecuting lawyer Lael Rubin (Mercedes Ruehl) is a tough opponent.

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 12, 2005

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Steve D

Woods might be an ass but he is one of the best at playing this sort of thing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Engrossing film about the McMartin witch hunt trials. Explores the abuse of power.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Amazing and extremely sad at the same time that this story happened during my time. What was done to this family was the most despicable and heartbreaking story that was built on lies by many in power whom had no concern for the real truth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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A superb movie. And totally factual -- unlike many docudramas (in this movie, they use the court transcript). INCREDIBLE miscarriage of justice -- a modern day Salem witch trial. James Woods is simply outstanding as the defense lawyer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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James Woods is awesome. Light subject matter. Some quality courtroom drama.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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James Woods, Oliver Stone, gritty bio-drama, awesome :D

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Mick Jackson

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James Woods

Danny Davis

Mercedes Ruehl

Lael Rubin

Sada Thompson

Virginia McMartin

Henry Thomas

Ray Buckey

Shirley Knight

Peggy Buckey

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Director: Mick Jackson
Producer: Diana Pokomy
Production Co: HBO Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 15, 2016
Runtime: 2h 15m

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