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Double Jeopardy

1996 · 96 min

A grim, matter-of-fact true-crime drama that builds quiet dread as a young woman's trust is slowly turned against her.

Directed by
Deborah Dalton
Genres
Tv movie, Mystery, Drama
Starring
Joe Penny, Brittany Murphy, Teri Garr
Tagline
A terrifying true story of love, betrayal... and murder.
Overview
A naive 16 year old waitress falls for a corrupt, married police officer. When she falls pregnant, her lover plots her murder.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Deborah Dalton
Genres
Tv movie, Mystery, Drama
Starring
Joe Penny, Brittany Murphy, Teri Garr
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • betrayal
    • deception
    • crime
    • coming-of-age
    • love
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance4
    Tension6
    Darkness7
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Genres
    tv movie, mystery, drama, crime
    Directed by
    Deborah Dalton
    Written by
    Deborah Dalton
    Starring
    Joe Penny, Brittany Murphy, Teri Garr, Shawn Hatosy, Rutanya Alda, Ken James, Frederic Forrest, Marc Donato
    Cinematography
    Ron Orieux
    Runtime
    96 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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