Stars: Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman, Thomas Jane, Monica Bellucci, Isabel Algaz, Luis Caballero, Nydia Caro, Pablo Cunqueiro, Jackeline Duprey, Miguel A. Suarez

Director: Stephen Hopkins

Summary: A famous lawyer is called in to help with a few details in his report of a murder. Intended to last only a few minutes it soon appears that his alibis are contradictory and his life full of problems. In the end he pleads guilty to the crime but is he?...

Director Stephen Hopkins' (LOST IN SPACE) crime thriller is a remake of the 1981 French film GARDE A VUE, and is adapted from John William Wainwright's novel BRAINWASH. On the evening of the San Sebastian festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico, wealthy tax attorney Henry Hearst (Gene Hackman) is supposed to attend a charity ball with his lovely, much younger wife Chantal (Monica Belluci), but is called to police headquarters. The previous day--during his morning run--Hearst discovered the dead body of a 12-year-old girl. Captain Victor Benezet (Morgan Freeman) and the explosive young Detective Owens (Thomas Jane) say they merely want to clarify some details in Hearst's statement. However, when the questioning begins and Hearst stumbles over his answers, it is evident that the police suspect Hearst is involved. As the interrogation wears on, particulars of the prominent lawyer's personal life, and his complex relationship with his young wife are revealed. On the quest to discover Hearst's innocence or guilt, the film features tense duels between Hearst and Benezet, and an inventive retracing of events leading up to the murder while set against the lovely, exotic backdrop of San Juan.

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Reviewed by: davybozal24-7
Posted on May 7, 2006 11:29 AM

In hurricane - lashed , carnival - time Puerto Rico , a killer of young girls is on the loose . 3 young girls have been murdered in the last month and Harry Hearst ( Gene Hackman ) , a rich and powerful lawyer on the island , discovers the body of the latest victim . When
Captain Victor Benezet ( Morgan Freeman ) , the chief of police , asks
Hearst to clear up a couple of points about his discovery , it seems
nothing more than routine . Instead , Hearst is given the 3rd degree ,
with a young cop Detective Owen ( Thomas Jane ) probing into the dark secrets of the lawyer's private life .

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Aspect Ratio:	1.85 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Cast And Crew Interviews, Trailer, Interactive Menus
Year:	2000
Release Date:	July 23, 2001
Runtime:	110 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	D 093162
Keywords:	Under, General, Third, Wide, Screen, Suspicion, Degree, Drama, Thriller, Psychological
Genre:	Thriller