Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Synopsis
The McMartin family's lives are turned upside down when they are accused of serious child molestation. The family run a school for infants. An unqualified child cruelty "expert" videotapes the children describing outrageous stories of abuse. One of the most expensive and long running trials in US legal history, exposes the lack of evidence and unprofessional attitudes of the finger pointers which kept one of the accused in jail for over 5 years without bail.
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James Woods
Danny Davis
Mercedes Ruehl
Lael Rubin
Lolita Davidovich
Kee McFarlane
Sada Thompson
Virginia McMartin
Henry Thomas
Ray Buckey
Shirley Knight
Peggy Buckey
Mark Blum
Wayne Satz
Alison Elliott
Peggy Ann Buckey
Chelsea Field
Christine Johnson
Joe Urla
Glenn Stevens
Scott Waara
Dean Gits
Valerie Wildman
Diana Sullivan
Richard Bradford
Ira Reiner
Roberta Bassin
Judy Johnson
Dennis Burkley
George Freeman
James Cromwell
Judge Pounders
Gabrielle Boni
Tara
Ramsey Ellis
Jonathan
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Abby Mann, Myra Mann
- Original Score
- Peter Rodgers Melnick
- Original Title
- Indictment: The McMartin Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Abby Mann Productions, Breakheart Films, Janet Yang Productions, Ixtlan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Jackson
Abby Mann, Myra Mann
Peter Rodgers Melnick
Richard A. Harris
Diana Pokorny
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Jackson
Director
Abby Mann
Screenplay
Myra Mann
Screenplay
Diana Pokorny
Producer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Indictment: The McMartin Trial about?
The McMartin family's lives are turned upside down when they are accused of serious child molestation. The family run a school for infants. An unqualified child cruelty "expert" videotapes the children describing outrageous stories of abuse. One of the most expensive and long running trials in US legal history, exposes the lack of evidence and unprofessional attitudes of the finger pointers which kept one of the accused in jail for over 5 years without bail.
Who directed Indictment: The McMartin Trial?
Indictment: The McMartin Trial was directed by Mick Jackson.
Who stars in Indictment: The McMartin Trial?
The principal cast of Indictment: The McMartin Trial includes James Woods, Mercedes Ruehl, Lolita Davidovich, Sada Thompson, Henry Thomas.
When was Indictment: The McMartin Trial released and how long is it?
Indictment: The McMartin Trial was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Indictment: The McMartin Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indictment: The McMartin Trial was composed by Peter Rodgers Melnick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Indictment: The McMartin Trial?
Indictment: The McMartin Trial holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).