Ordeal by Innocence
Seen it?1984 | 90 min | Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Dolores Claiborne or The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Desmond Davis, Alan Birkinshaw
- Donald SutherlandDr. Arthur Calgary
- Christopher PlummerLeo Argyle
- Sarah MilesMary Durant
- Annette CrosbieKirsten Lindstrom
- Faye DunawayRachel Argyle
- Ian McShanePhilip Durant
- Diana QuickGwenda Vaughan
- Michael ElphickInspector Huish
- George InnesArchie Leach
- Valerie WhittingtonHester Argyle