The Trial
“He lost his family. Now he must rediscover his faith.”
Synopsis
After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Freiburger, Gary Wheeler, Robert Whitlow
- Original Score
- Rob Pottorf
- Original Title
- The Trial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Whitlow Films, Level Path Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Wheeler
Mark Freiburger, Gary Wheeler, Robert Whitlow
Rob Pottorf
Robert Gruen, Tom Priestley Jr.
Jonathan Olive
Mark Freiburger, Gary Wheeler, Reid McGraw, Brad Mix, Kathy Whitlow
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Wheeler
Director
Kate Sawyer
Costume Design
Mark Freiburger
Producer
Gary Wheeler
Producer
Mark Freiburger
Writer
Gary Wheeler
Writer
Matthew Modine
Producer
Jonathan Olive
Editor
John D. Kretschmer
Production Design
Rob Pottorf
Original Music Composer
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trial about?
After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.
Who directed The Trial?
The Trial was directed by Gary Wheeler.
Who stars in The Trial?
The principal cast of The Trial includes Matthew Modine, Bob Gunton, Robert Forster, Larry Bagby, Randy Wayne.
When was The Trial released and how long is it?
The Trial was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial was composed by Rob Pottorf.
Is The Trial based on a book or true story?
The Trial is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Whitlow".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial?
The Trial holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).