Marlene (2020)

The true story of the woman that fought to exonerate Steven Truscott.

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Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit. Marlene became involved in the fight for justice at a young age, when Steven was arrested at 14 and sentenced to be hung. When Steven was released from prison ten years later, she fell in love with him. Marlene's story is a story of hiding, living under an assumed name and protecting her children. He was free, but now she was in prison. Through it all Marlene was determined that Steven would get justice, that they would find light in the darkness, a darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets.

Director: Wendy Hill-Tout
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Wendy Hill-Tout
More Films in Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marlene about?
Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit. Marlene became involved in the fight for justice at a young age, when Steven was arrested at 14 and sentenced to be hung. When Steven was released from prison ten years later, she fell in love with him. Marlene's story is a story of hiding, living under an assumed name and protecting her children. He was free, but now she was in prison. Through it all Marlene was determined that Steven would get justice, that they would find light in the darkness, a darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets.
Who directed Marlene?
Marlene was directed by Wendy Hill-Tout.
Who stars in Marlene?
Marlene stars Kristin Booth, Greg Bryk, Julia Sarah Stone, Dempsey Bryk, Maxim Roy.
How long is Marlene?
Marlene has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Marlene?
Marlene is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
Where was Marlene produced?
Marlene was produced in Canada.