The Coverup
“Wrongful death. Rightful justice. Based on a true lie.”
Synopsis
Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
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The CoverUp: The Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Jun, Robert Dean Klein, Stuart M. Pepper
- Original Score
- Alec Puro
- Original Title
- The Coverup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Phase 4 Films, Upload Films, Roberts/David Films, Snappe' Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Jun
Brian Jun, Robert Dean Klein, Stuart M. Pepper
Alec Puro
Ryan Samul
Allan Spencer Wall
Mark Roberts, Lorena David, Stuart M. Pepper
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Roberts
Producer
Brian Jun
Director
Brian Jun
Writer
Robert Dean Klein
Writer
Lorena David
Producer
Ryan Samul
Director of Photography
Alec Puro
Original Music Composer
Allan Spencer Wall
Editor
Walter Barnett
Production Design
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 The Coverup about?
Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
Who directed The Coverup?
The Coverup was directed by Brian Jun.
Who stars in The Coverup?
The principal cast of The Coverup includes Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Michael Welch, Colby French, Jennifer Finnigan.
When was The Coverup released and how long is it?
The Coverup was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Coverup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Coverup was composed by Alec Puro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Coverup?
The Coverup holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).