Trial by Fire (2019)
Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.
The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
Director: Edward Zwick
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: May 17, 2019
Cast
- Jack O'Connell - Cameron Todd Willingham
- Laura Dern - Elizabeth Gilbert
- Emily Meade - Stacy Willingham
- Jade Pettyjohn - Julie Gilbert
- Rhoda Griffis - Darlene
- Blair Bomar - Sandy
- McKinley Belcher III - Ponchai
- Catherine Carlen - Abigail
- Noah Lomax - Andrew
- Whitney Goin - Myrtle
Screenplay
- Geoffrey Fletcher (Screenplay)
- David Grann (Author)
Music: Henry Jackman
Cinematography: John Guleserian
Editing: Steven Rosenblum
Production: Flashlight Films, Bedford Falls Productions, The Domain Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $130,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
falsely accused, texas, biography, based on true story, trial, arson, based on magazine, newspaper or article, death of a child
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Trial by Fire about?
- The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that bolstered his claims of innocence were suppressed.
- Who directed Trial by Fire?
- Trial by Fire was directed by Edward Zwick.
- Who stars in Trial by Fire?
- Trial by Fire stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jade Pettyjohn, Rhoda Griffis, Blair Bomar.
- How long is Trial by Fire?
- Trial by Fire has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Trial by Fire?
- Trial by Fire is a Drama, Crime film.
- How much did Trial by Fire gross?
- Trial by Fire grossed $130,000 worldwide.
- Where was Trial by Fire produced?
- Trial by Fire was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Trial by Fire?
- The themes of Trial by Fire include: Justice System Failings and Victims, Courtroom Drama.