The Trial of Mary Dugan

A tense, talky courtroom drama that keeps you leaning in as the case twists.

Directed by

Gregorio Martínez Sierra, Marcel De Sano

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

María Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara, José Crespo, Adrienne D'Ambricourt

Overview

Spanish-language remake of the 1929 film of the same name. Broadway showgirl Mary Dugan is charged with murder in the knifing death of her wealthy lover and goes on trial for her life. When her defense counsel appears to bungle his job, Mary's brother Jimmy, a newly-licensed attorney, jumps into the case to defend his sister. Jimmy's courtroom style is unconventional, but he seems to be holding his own against the prosecuting attorney—until a surprise testimony changes the course of the trial...

How it feels

Tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, family, betrayal, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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