True Believer
"Someone got away with murder...until now."
Originally released in 1989. True Believer is a crime/drama film. directed by Joseph Ruben.
Starring James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., and Margaret Colin
Synopsis
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (115 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is True Believer about?
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to l...
Who directed True Believer?
True Believer was directed by Joseph Ruben.
How long is True Believer?
True Believer has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was True Believer released?
True Believer was released on February 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in True Believer?
The main cast of True Believer includes James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin, Yuji Okumoto, Kurtwood Smith.
Is True Believer worth watching?
True Believer has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 115 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.