

Reasonable Doubt
“Proof is the Burden”
Overview
When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to throw the case against the accused criminal who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch's worst fears come true when he realizes that he acquitted a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up.
Top Cast

Samuel L. Jackson
Clinton Davis

Dominic Cooper
Mitch Brockden

Erin Karpluk
Rachel Brockden

Gloria Reuben
Detective Blake Kanon

Ryan Robbins
Jimmy Logan

Philippe Brenninkmeyer
DA Jones

Dylan Taylor
Stuart Wilson

Lane Styles
Emma

John B. Lowe
Judge G. Mckenna
Jessica Burleson
Secretary
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About Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt is a crime, thriller film released in 2014 exploring themes of district attorney, legal thriller. Directed by Peter Howitt, it stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Erin Karpluk. When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to throw the case against the accused criminal who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch's worst fears come true when he realizes that he acquitted a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up.
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