Ordeal by Innocence (1984)
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- PG-13
- 1h 30min
- Mystery, Thriller
- 17 May 1985 (USA)
- Movie
Dr Calgary returns home from an expedition and goes looking for a hitchhiker whom he gave a lift to two years previously in order to return the man's address book. He discovers the man has been executed for his mother's murder.
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| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Arthur Calgary
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| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Rachel Argyle
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
Leo Argyle
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| Sarah Miles | ... |
Mary Durrant
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| Ian McShane | ... |
Philip Durrant
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| Diana Quick | ... |
Gwenda Vaughan
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| Annette Crosbie | ... |
Kirsten Lindstrom
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
Inspector Huish
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| George Innes | ... |
Archie Leach
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Valerie Whittington | ... |
Hester Argyle
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| Phoebe Nicholls | ... |
Tina Argyle
(as Phoebe Nichols)
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| Michael Maloney | ... |
Micky Argyle
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| Cassie Stuart | ... |
Maureen Clegg
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Anita Carey | ... |
Martha Jessup
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Ron Pember | ... |
Ferryman
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| Kevin Stoney | ... |
Solicitor
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| John Bardon | ... |
Night Porter
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| Brian Glover | ... |
Executioner
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Billy McColl | ... |
Jacko Argyle
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| Rex Holdsworth | ... |
Police Doctor
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Martyn Townsend | ... |
Detective
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Doel Luscombe | ... |
Prison Governor
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Alex Porwal | ... |
Young Policeman
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| Robert McBain | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Directed by
| Desmond Davis | ||
| Alan Birkinshaw | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Agatha Christie | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Alexander Stuart | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jenny Craven | ... | producer |
| Yoram Globus | ... | executive producer |
| Menahem Golan | ... | executive producer |
| Michael J. Kagan | ... | associate producer (as Michael Kagan) |
Music by
| Dave Brubeck | ||
Cinematography by
| Billy Williams | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Timothy Gee | ||
Editorial Department
| Chris Blunden | ... | first assistant editor |
| Alan Jones | ... | editor: titles |
Casting By
| Sue Whatmough | ||
Production Design by
| Ken Bridgeman | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard Hornsby | ||
Costume Design by
| Gwenda Evans | ||
Makeup Department
| Bruno Dessange | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Sutherland |
| Mike Lockey | ... | assistant hairdresser (as Michael Lockey) |
| Sue Love | ... | hairdresser |
| Bunty Phillips | ... | make-up assistant |
| Wally Schneiderman | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Jeanne Ferber | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ken Shane | ... | third assistant director |
| Michael Stevenson | ... | second assistant director |
| David Tringham | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Andy Evans | ... | construction manager |
| George Noonan | ... | production buyer |
| Tony Teiger | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Derek Ball | ... | sound mixer |
| Chris Blunden | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Stuart De Jong | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robin Gregory | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Horrocks | ... | sound editor |
| John Iles | ... | sound mixer |
| John Ireland | ... | sound editor |
| Bob Jones | ... | sound mixer |
| Steve Maguire | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ken Nightingall | ... | boom operator |
| Len Tremble | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Henry Cobbold | ... | sound production assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Martin Grace | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Richard Graydon | ... | stunts |
| Rocky Taylor | ... | stunt driver |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chic Anstiss | ... | camera operator |
| Murray Close | ... | still photographer |
| George Cole | ... | gaffer |
| Jamie Harcourt | ... | focus puller |
| George Hunt | ... | best boy |
| David James | ... | still photographer |
| Peter Martin | ... | generator operator |
| Billy Merrell | ... | electrician (as William Merrell) |
| Danny Shelmerdine | ... | clapper loader |
| Malcolm Smith | ... | camera grip |
| Paul Wood | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ron Beck | ... | wardrobe master |
| Janet Tebrooke | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Bob Watts | ... | dresser: Mr. Sutherland |
Location Management
| Maurice Dunster | ... | location coordinator |
| Glynn Purcell | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Chris Brubeck | ... | musician |
| Dave Brubeck | ... | musician |
| Gary Clayton | ... | music recordist |
| Russell Gloyd | ... | music producer |
| Richard Greene | ... | music recordist |
| Michael Linn | ... | music editor |
| William O. Smith | ... | musician (as Bill Smith) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jean Bourne | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Keith Sewell | ... | camera driver |
Additional Crew
| Roy Andrews | ... | ferryboat rental |
| Sallie Beechinor | ... | production assistant |
| Terry Blyther | ... | production runner |
| Sara Keene | ... | unit publicist |
| Rupert Miles | ... | production runner |
| Richard Price | ... | production runner |
| Stan Tucker | ... | assistant accountant |
| Paul Van Der Weele | ... | production accountant |
| Ernest Vincze | ... | title designer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors Ltd. (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- C.B. Films S.A. (1985) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- MTC Video (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Stormovie (2009) (Italy) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Italian International Film (1984) (Italy) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Paleontologist Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to give them an address book that belongs to Jack Argyle. But he is told that Jack has been executed for the murder of his wife. But the address book can prove that Jack was innocent, so Dr. Calgary starts the investigation all over. Written by Mattias Thuresson |
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| Taglines | Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The source Agatha Christie novel was one of her favorites of the ones she had written along with "Crooked House" (1949). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Give Me Your Answer True (1987). See more » |