Ordeal by Innocence (1984)
Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began…
Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
Director: Desmond Davis, Alan Birkinshaw
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 22, 1984
Cast
- Donald Sutherland - Dr. Arthur Calgary
- Christopher Plummer - Leo Argyle
- Sarah Miles - Mary Durant
- Annette Crosbie - Kirsten Lindstrom
- Faye Dunaway - Rachel Argyle
- Ian McShane - Philip Durant
- Diana Quick - Gwenda Vaughan
- Michael Elphick - Inspector Huish
- George Innes - Archie Leach
- Valerie Whittington - Hester Argyle
Screenplay
- Agatha Christie (Novel)
- Alexander Stuart (Screenplay)
Music: Dave Brubeck, Pino Donaggio
Cinematography: Billy Williams
Editing: Timothy Gee
Production: London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Locked Room Mysteries
Keywords
ferry boat, paleontologist, adopted, address book, literary adaptation, mysterious family, murder mystery, death by hanging
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ordeal by Innocence about?
- Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
- Who directed Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence was directed by Desmond Davis, Alan Birkinshaw.
- Who stars in Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence stars Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles, Annette Crosbie, Faye Dunaway, Ian McShane.
- How long is Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Ordeal by Innocence produced?
- Ordeal by Innocence was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Ordeal by Innocence?
- The themes of Ordeal by Innocence include: Locked Room Mysteries.