Reasonable Doubt (2014 film)
| Reasonable Doubt | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Peter Howitt (as Peter P. Croudins) |
| Produced by |
Frank Buchs Fredrik Malmberg Silvio Muraglia David Valleau Daniel Wagner |
| Written by | Peter A. Dowling |
| Starring |
Dominic Cooper Samuel L. Jackson |
| Music by | James Jandrisch |
| Cinematography | Brian Pearson |
| Edited by | Richard Schwadel |
Production company |
Bavariapool Eagle Vision Paradox Entertainment South Creek Pictures Voltage Pictures Summit Entertainment |
| Distributed by |
Dutch FilmWorks Entertainment One Grindstone Entertainment Group Lionsgate Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
Reasonable Doubt (also known as The Good Samaritan) is a 2014 Canadian crime thriller film directed by Peter Howitt and written by Peter A. Dowling. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Erin Karpluk, Gloria Reuben and Ryan Robbins.
Plot
When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to manipulate the case to acquit the accused criminal (Samuel L. Jackson) who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch's worst fears come true when he realizes that his actions freed a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up.
Cast
- Dominic Cooper as Mitch Brockden
- Samuel L. Jackson[1] as Clinton Davis
- Erin Karpluk as Rachel Brockden
- Gloria Reuben as Detective Blake Kanon[2]
- Ryan Robbins as Jimmy Logan
- Dylan Taylor as A.D.A Stuart Wilson
- Philippe Brenninkmeyer as DA Jones
- John B. Lowe as Judge Mckenna
- Kelly Wolfman as Dr. Brown
Production
The production of the film began on November 19, 2012 and shot in Winnipeg, Canada.[3] It was also shot in Chicago and shot over twenty seven days.[4]
Release
In May 2013, Lionsgate Films picked up the rights of distribution in the United States and Voltage Pictures distributed the film internationally.[5]
Reception
Reasonable Doubt received negative reviews. The film holds a 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 3.2/10, based on eight reviews.[6]
References
- ↑ "Samuel L Jackson joins Dominic Cooper in thriller 'Reasonable Doubt'". Digital Spy. October 5, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Gloria Reuben Added To Thriller 'Reasonable Doubt'". deadline.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Samuel L. Jackson to Shoot Film in Winnipeg". chrisd.ca. October 18, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Samuel L. Jackson's New Flick 'Reasonable Doubt' Picked Up". eurweb.com. May 4, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Samuel L. Jackson Indie Thriller 'Reasonable Doubt' Picked Up By Lionsgate For 2013 Release". indiewire.com. January 3, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Reasonable Doubt (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 18, 2014.