Benefit of the Doubt (1993): Cast
Benefit of the Doubt is a 1993 thriller directed by Jonathan Heap, starring Amy Irving as Karen Braswell, Donald Sutherland and Christopher McDonald. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Heap
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Benefit of the Doubt About?
The premise of Benefit of the Doubt without spoilers.
A chilling tale of twisted paternal devotion. Twenty‑two years earlier Karen testifies against her own father, Frank, securing his conviction for her mother’s murder. After parole grants his freedom, Frank returns home, consumed by vengeance. Still insisting on his innocence, he gradually infiltrates Karen’s life once more, reigniting the horror.
Benefit of the Doubt Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- psychological thriller
- cottonwood arizona
- revenge
- murder
- boat chase
- lake powell
- repressed memory
- father daughter incest
- revolver
- waitress
- stripper
- female nudity
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- incest
- chase
- desert
- independent film
- ex convict
- daughter
- wife
- single mother
- strip bar
Benefit of the Doubt Cast & Characters
Amy Irving leads the cast as Karen Braswell, with Donald Sutherland as Frank and Christopher McDonald as Dan. Directed by Jonathan Heap; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Heap
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Amy Irving as Karen Braswell -
Donald Sutherland as Frank -
Christopher McDonald as Dan -
Graham Greene as Calhoun
Also Starring in Benefit of the Doubt
· 18 more- Theodore Bikel Gideon Lee
- Ferdy Mayne Mueller
- Don Collier Charlie
- Patricia Tallman Karen's Mom
- Rider Strong Pete Braswell
- Shane McCabe Wayland
- Jean Fowler Examiner
- David Hammond Jimmy
- Dustin Leighton Luke
- Heinrich James Marina Guard
- Margaret Johnson Waitress
- John Bachelder Young Guy
- Gisela Kovach Suzanna
- Julie Hasel Young Karen
- Ralph McTurk Trooper
- Steve Easterling Coach
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- Douglas Deane Turner
- Tanner Pete's Dog
Benefit of the Doubt Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Benefit of the Doubt.
Benefit of the Doubt Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Im Bann des Zweifels” and “Beneficio del dubbio”.
- Also known as
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- Im Bann des Zweifels
- Beneficio del dubbio
- Au Bénéfice du Doute
- Őrjítő kétely
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Benefit of the Doubt FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Benefit of the Doubt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Benefit of the Doubt?
Benefit of the Doubt runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Benefit of the Doubt released?
Benefit of the Doubt was released on June 17, 1993.
Who directed Benefit of the Doubt?
Benefit of the Doubt was directed by Jonathan Heap.
More films by Jonathan Heap Who is in the cast of Benefit of the Doubt?
Benefit of the Doubt stars Amy Irving as Karen Braswell, Donald Sutherland as Frank and Christopher McDonald as Dan, among 22 credited actors.
Does Benefit of the Doubt have a post-credit scene?
No. Benefit of the Doubt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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