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Shadow of Doubt

Shadow of Doubt

In a world of lies, nothing is more dangerous than the truth.

19984.71h 43m

Overview

An attorney uncovers a political conspiracy in the brutal killing of a wealthy young woman.

Directed by Randal Kleiser
Written by Myra Byanka, Raymond De Felitta
Produced by Adam Kline, T.J. Mancini
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0M0

Top Cast

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Kitt Devereux

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Jack Campioni

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Laird Atkins

Huey Lewis

Huey Lewis

Al Gordon

Wade Dominguez

Wade Dominguez

Bobby Medina

James Morrison

James Morrison

Paul Saxon

Lisa Pelikan

Lisa Pelikan

Leslie Saxon

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Sylvia Saxon

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Detective Krause

Victor Love

Victor Love

Detective Baker

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legal thriller

About Shadow of Doubt

Shadow of Doubt is a crime, drama, mystery film released in 1998 exploring themes of legal thriller. Directed by Randal Kleiser, it stars Melanie Griffith, Tom Berenger, Craig Sheffer. An attorney uncovers a political conspiracy in the brutal killing of a wealthy young woman.

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