The Trial (2010 film)

The Trial
Directed by	Gary Wheeler Matthew Modine Mark Freiburger
Written by	Mark Freiburger Gary Wheeler Robert Whitlow
Produced by	Gary Wheeler
Starring	Matthew Modine Randy Wayne Bob Gunton Robert Forster
Cinematography	Tom Priestley
Edited by	Jonathan Olive
Music by	Rob Pottorf
Distributed by	20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date	October 10, 2010 (2010-10-10)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$19,753

The Trial is a 2010 drama film directed by Gary Wheeler and starring Matthew Modine. It is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Whitlow and was released September 10, 2010, grossing $19,753 at the box office.

Plot

Kent "Mac" McClain, after losing his wife and kids in a car crash, experiences grief of the loss and attempts suicide with a revolver. However, he is interrupted by a phone call inviting him to defend the accused man, instead of the regular public defender, who has a conflict of interest, called the Hightower murder case. He discusses it with Judge Danielson, who encourages him to start living. Mac then talks to Pete Thomason, the supposed murderer of his girlfriend by strangulation. However, Pete does not remember the situation.

Then, seeking guidance, Mac invites two other friends, his neighbor and brother in-law Ray, and a friend Mindy to help him investigate the murder. They both discuss the idea that Pete doesn't remember anything, and try to find evidence that is possibly important to the trial.

Cast

• Matthew Modine as Mac
• Robert Forster as Ray
• Clare Carey as Dr. Anna Wilkes
• Bob Gunton as Joe Whetstone
• Randy Wayne as Pete Thomason
• Rance Howard as Judge Danielson
• Nikki DeLoach as Mindy
• Burgess Jenkins as Harry
• Larry Bagby as Spencer Hightower

Production

Filming took place in Monroe, North Carolina.

External links

• The Trial at IMDb
• The Trial at AllMovie
• The Trial at the TCM Movie Database
• The Trial at Rotten Tomatoes