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Physical Evidence

Physical Evidence

If he's innocent, the truth could save him. If he's guilty, the lies could kill her.

19895.11h 39mR

Overview

A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

Directed by Michael Crichton
Written by Bill Phillips, Steve Ransohoff
Produced by Martin Ransohoff
Box OfficeBudget: $17.0MRevenue: $3.6M

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Top Cast

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Joe Paris

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Jennifer "Jenny" Hudson

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

James Nicks

Kay Lenz

Kay Lenz

Deborah Quinn

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Kyle

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Matthew "Matt" Farley

Kenneth Welsh

Kenneth Welsh

Harry Norton

Ray Baker

Ray Baker

Strickler

Louis Negin

Louis Negin

Jacob "Jake" Farley

Paul Hubbard

Paul Hubbard

Burt Knight

Themes & Keywords

policeromancepuzzlemurderlawyercourtroom drama

About Physical Evidence

Physical Evidence is a thriller, crime film released in 1989 exploring themes of police, romance, puzzle, murder, lawyer, courtroom drama. Directed by Michael Crichton, it stars Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell, Ned Beatty. A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

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