Marie: A True Story (1985)
Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did.
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
Director: Roger Donaldson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: September 27, 1985
Cast
- Sissy Spacek - Marie Ragghianti
- Jeff Daniels - Eddie Sisk
- Keith Szarabajka - Kevin McCormack
- Morgan Freeman - Charles Traughber
- Fred Thompson - Fred Thompson
- Lisa Banes - Toni Greer
- Trey Wilson - FBI Agent
- John Cullum - Deputy Attorney General
- Don Hood - Governor Blanton
- Clarence Felder - Jack Lowery
Screenplay
- John Briley (Screenplay)
- Peter Maas (Book)
Music: Francis Lai
Cinematography: Chris Menges
Editing: Neil Travis
Production: The De Laurentiis Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
corruption, biography, parole board, tennessee, political corruption
More Films by Director: Roger Donaldson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marie: A True Story about?
- In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
- Who directed Marie: A True Story?
- Marie: A True Story was directed by Roger Donaldson.
- Who stars in Marie: A True Story?
- Marie: A True Story stars Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman, Fred Thompson, Lisa Banes.
- How long is Marie: A True Story?
- Marie: A True Story has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Marie: A True Story?
- Marie: A True Story is a Drama film.
- Where was Marie: A True Story produced?
- Marie: A True Story was produced in United States of America.