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Trial by Fire

20192h 7mDrama · Crime
directed by Edward Zwick

“Stand for what's right. Fight for what's true.”

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7 / 10
277 votes
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7.1 / 10
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51 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
63%

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Synopsis

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.

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

Average shot length

4s per shot

Edward Zwick's career average is 3.9s across 11 measured films.See the full picture.