Reasonable Doubt (2014 film)

Reasonable Doubt

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Peter Howitt (as Peter P. Croudins)
Produced by Frank Buchs
Fredrik Malmberg
Silvio Muraglia
David Valleau
Daniel Wagner
Written by Peter A. Dowling
Starring Dominic Cooper
Samuel L. Jackson
Music by James Jandrisch
Cinematography Brian Pearson
Edited by Richard Schwadel
Production
company
Distributed by Dutch FilmWorks
Entertainment One
Grindstone Entertainment Group
Lionsgate Films
Release dates
  • January 17, 2014 (2014-01-17)
Running time
91 minutes
Country Canada
Language English
Budget $8 million

Reasonable Doubt (also known as The Good Samaritan) is a 2014 Canadian crime thriller film directed by Peter Howitt and written by Peter A. Dowling. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Erin Karpluk, Gloria Reuben and Ryan Robbins.

Plot

When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to manipulate the case to acquit the accused criminal (Samuel L. Jackson) who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch's worst fears come true when he realizes that his actions freed a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up.

Cast

Production

The production of the film began on November 19, 2012 and shot in Winnipeg, Canada.[3] It was also shot in Chicago and shot over twenty seven days.[4]

Release

In May 2013, Lionsgate Films picked up the rights of distribution in US and Voltage Pictures will distribute the film internationally.[5]

Reception

Reasonable Doubt received negative reviews. The film holds a 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 3.2/10, based on eight reviews.[6]

References

  1. "Samuel L Jackson joins Dominic Cooper in thriller 'Reasonable Doubt'". Digital Spy. October 5, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  2. "Gloria Reuben Added To Thriller ‘Reasonable Doubt’". deadline.com. November 20, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  3. "Samuel L. Jackson to Shoot Film in Winnipeg". chrisd.ca. October 18, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  4. "Samuel L. Jackson’s New Flick ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Picked Up". eurweb.com. May 4, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  5. "Samuel L. Jackson Indie Thriller 'Reasonable Doubt' Picked Up By Lionsgate For 2013 Release". indiewire.com. January 3, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  6. "Reasonable Doubt (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 18, 2014.

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