Marie: A True Story
“Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did.”
Synopsis
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
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Sissy Spacek
Marie Ragghianti
Jeff Daniels
Eddie Sisk
Keith Szarabajka
Kevin McCormack
Morgan Freeman
Charles Traughber
Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson
Lisa Banes
Toni Greer
Trey Wilson
FBI Agent
John Cullum
Deputy Attorney General
Don Hood
Governor Blanton
Clarence Felder
Jack Lowery
Graham Beckel
Charlie Benson
Macon McCalman
Murray Henderson
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Virginia
Vincent Irizarry
Dave Ragghianti
Lisa Foster
Sherry Lomax
Leon Rippy
Gary Gerbitz
Timothy Carhart
Clayton Dawson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Cooper's Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briley
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Marie: A True Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Donaldson
John Briley, Peter Maas
Francis Lai
Chris Menges
Neil Travis
Frank Capra, Jr., Elliot Schick
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Donaldson
Director
John Briley
Screenplay
Neil Travis
Editor
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Frank Capra, Jr.
Producer
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
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 Marie: A True Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marie: A True Story about?
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
Who directed Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story was directed by Roger Donaldson.
Who stars in Marie: A True Story?
The principal cast of Marie: A True Story includes Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman, Fred Thompson.
When was Marie: A True Story released and how long is it?
Marie: A True Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Marie: A True Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marie: A True Story was composed by Francis Lai.
Is Marie: A True Story based on a book or true story?
Marie: A True Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Peter Maas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).