Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956)

Name: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, Arthur Franz, Philip Bourneuf

1h 20m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A determined newspaper publisher aims to highlight the flaws of circumstantial evidence by orchestrating a risky scheme with his prospective son-in-law, Tom. The plan involves Tom planting misleading clues that suggest his involvement in the murder of a nightclub dancer, leading to his arrest. The ultimate goal is to expose the incompetence of the city's tough district attorney. Once convicted, Tom is expected to unveil the hoax, bringing shame to the DA. As the plot unfolds, the stakes rise, and the consequences become increasingly dire for all involved.

Cast

Dana Andrews Joan Fontaine Sidney Blackmer Arthur Franz Philip Bourneuf Edward Binns Shepperd Strudwick Robin Raymond Barbara Nichols William F. Leicester Dan Seymour Rusty Lane Joyce Taylor Carleton Young Trudy Wroe