Trial by Fire
“Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.”
Synopsis
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trial By Fire | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters May 17Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-05
Top Cast
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Jack O'Connell
Cameron Todd Willingham
Laura Dern
Elizabeth Gilbert
Emily Meade
Stacy Willingham
Jade Pettyjohn
Julie Gilbert
David Wilson Barnes
Reaves
Jeff Perry
Gerald Hurst
Rhoda Griffis
Darlene
Blair Bomar
Sandy
McKinley Belcher III
Ponchai
Catherine Carlen
Abigail
Noah Lomax
Andrew
Whitney Goin
Myrtle
Anthony Reynolds
Fogg
Blake Lewis
Johnny Webb
Chris Coy
Daniels
Wayne Péré
George Gilbert
Carlos Gómez
Fire Inspector
Carrie Walrond Hood
Kathy King
Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 17, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$130K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Zwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey S. Fletcher
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Trial by Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $130K
- Production Studios
- Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Zwick
Geoffrey S. Fletcher, David Grann
Henry Jackman
John Guleserian, Gregg Easterbrook
Steven Rosenblum
Kathryn Dean, Alex Soros, Edward Zwick, Allyn Stewart, Kipp Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Munro
Visual Effects Supervisor
Daniel Arrias
Stunt Coordinator
Edward Zwick
Director
Geoffrey S. Fletcher
Screenplay
Alex Soros
Producer
Edward Zwick
Producer
Allyn Stewart
Producer
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Clay A. Griffith
Production Design
Kipp Nelson
Producer
Marina Draghici
Costume Design
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
John Guleserian
Director of Photography
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
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial by Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial by Fire about?
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
Who directed Trial by Fire?
Trial by Fire was directed by Edward Zwick.
Who stars in Trial by Fire?
The principal cast of Trial by Fire includes Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn, David Wilson Barnes.
When was Trial by Fire released and how long is it?
Trial by Fire was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did Trial by Fire make at the box office?
Trial by Fire grossed $130K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Trial by Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial by Fire was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial by Fire?
Trial by Fire holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).