Benefit of the Doubt
“A terrifying story of fatherly love.”
Synopsis
Twenty two years earlier, Karen helped convict her father, Frank, for the murder of her mother. With his new freedom, thanks to parole, Frank returns home to seek revenge. Having always pleaded his innocence, Frank soon works his way back into Karen's life.
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Benefit of the Doubt (1993) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Frank
Amy Irving
Karen Braswell
Rider Strong
Pete Braswell
Christopher McDonald
Dan
Graham Greene
Calhoun
Theodore Bikel
Gideon Lee
Gisela Kovach
Suzanna
Ferdy Mayne
Mueller
Patricia Tallman
Karen's Mom
Julie Hasel
Young Karen
Ralph McTurk
Trooper
Shane McCabe
Wayland
Margaret Johnson
Waitress
Heinrich James
Marina Guard
Jean Fowler
Examiner
Steve Easterling
Coach
John Bachelder
Young Guy
Don Collier
Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Heap
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Polman, Christopher Keyser, Michael Lieber
- Original Score
- Hummie Mann
- Original Title
- Benefit of the Doubt
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Heap
Jeffrey Polman, Christopher Keyser, Michael Lieber
Hummie Mann
Johnny E. Jensen
Sharyn L. Ross
Dieter Geissler, Brad M. Gilbert, Michael Spielberg, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Heap
Director
Jeffrey Polman
Writer
Christopher Keyser
Writer
Sharyn L. Ross
Editor
Marina Kieser
Production Design
Marsha Perloff
Costume Design
Dieter Geissler
Producer
Brad M. Gilbert
Producer
Michael Spielberg
Producer
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
Hummie Mann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Benefit of the Doubt about?
Twenty two years earlier, Karen helped convict her father, Frank, for the murder of her mother. With his new freedom, thanks to parole, Frank returns home to seek revenge. Having always pleaded his innocence, Frank soon works his way back into Karen's life.
Who directed Benefit of the Doubt?
Benefit of the Doubt was directed by Jonathan Heap.
Who stars in Benefit of the Doubt?
The principal cast of Benefit of the Doubt includes Donald Sutherland, Amy Irving, Rider Strong, Christopher McDonald, Graham Greene.
When was Benefit of the Doubt released and how long is it?
Benefit of the Doubt was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Benefit of the Doubt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benefit of the Doubt was composed by Hummie Mann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benefit of the Doubt?
Benefit of the Doubt holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).