Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011): Cast & Plot
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy is a 2011 crime drama directed by Robert Dornhelm, starring Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox, Clive Walton and Heather Cave. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Robert Dornhelm
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lifetime
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy About?
The premise of Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy. Stars Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox, a Seattle honors student accused of killing her roommate, with Marcia Gay Harden, Paolo Romio as Raffaele Sollecito and Djirbi Kebe as Rudy Guede. The Lifetime drama examines whether Knox was guilty or a scapegoat.
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy Cast & Characters
Hayden Panettiere leads the cast as Amanda Knox, with Clive Walton as Curt Knox and Heather Cave as Deanna Knox. Directed by Robert Dornhelm; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Dornhelm
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Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox - Clive Walton as Curt Knox
- Heather Cave as Deanna Knox
- Shobu Kapoor as Arlene Kercher
Also Starring in Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy
· 14 more- Marcia Gay Harden Edda Mellas
- Andrea Garofalo Meredith Kercher's Boyfriend
- Amanda Fernando Stevens Meredith Kercher
- Paolo Romio Raffaele Sollecito
- Djibril Kébé Rudy Guede
- Mimosa Campironi Filomena Romanelli
- Vincent Riotta Guiliano Mignini
- Valentina Carnelutti Dr. Patrizia Stefanoni
- Fausto Maria Sciarappa Detective Aliastiro
- Luciano Miele Dr. Riccardo Caparelli
- Simonetta Solder Detective Navarra
- Francesco De Vito Inspector Battistelli
- Timothy Martin Patrick Lumbana
- Fabiana Formica Reporter #2
More from Robert Dornhelm
More films directed by Robert Dornhelm: La Bohème, Karajan: Beauty As I See It, Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story and Suburban Madness.
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy Plot Summary
What happens in Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amanda Knox is an American college student who travels to Perugia, Italy, in September 2007 to study foreign languages at the Stranieri (the University for Foreigners). She shares an upstairs flat on the edge of the charming hilltop town with British student Meredith Kercher, and two Italian women, Filomena and Laura. During her early days in Italy, Amanda explores the local culture and quickly bonds with her roommates, making new friends and experiencing the vibrant student life.
Her story takes a significant turn in October when she meets Raffaele Sollecito, a young Italian man studying computer engineering, at a classical music concert. Their connection deepens, and soon they start spending nights together at Raffaele’s house, further entwining their lives in the small Italian town.
Full summary
The whole story of Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, scene by scene
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy.
How Well Do You Know Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which Italian city does the film primarily take place?
Cars in Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy
8 cars on screen, including the 1994 Fiat Ducato and the 2003 Fiat Punto.
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1994 Fiat Ducato Minor role -
2003 Fiat Punto Minor role -
2010 Fiat Punto Evo Minor role -
2006 Iveco Daily Minor role
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Les deux visages d'Amanda Knox” and “Sous le visage d'un ange”.
- Also known as
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- Les deux visages d'Amanda Knox
- Sous le visage d'un ange
- 阿曼达·诺克斯：在意大利接受审判的凶手
- Les deux visages d'Amanda
- Amanda Knox: La storia senza fine
- Amanda Knox: Presunta Inocente
- Amanda Knox: Vražda v Itálii
- Amanda Knox: Julgamento na Itália
- Amanda Knox - Der Engel mit den Eisaugen
- История Аманды Нокс
- Oskarżona Amanda Knox
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Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy?
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy released?
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy was released on February 21, 2011.
Who directed Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy?
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy was directed by Robert Dornhelm.
More films by Robert Dornhelm Who is in the cast of Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy?
Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy stars Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox, Clive Walton as Curt Knox and Heather Cave as Deanna Knox, among 18 credited actors.
Does Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy have a post-credit scene?
No. Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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