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Physical Evidence (1989): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Physical Evidence is a 1989 crime thriller directed by Michael Crichton, starring Tom O'Brien as Matthew "Matt" Farley, Louis Negin and Burt Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide. Stream it on Tubi TV and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Physical Evidence (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Michael Crichton
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Physical Evidence About?

The premise of Physical Evidence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Suspended officer accused of murder is compelled to work with his court‑appointed lawyer, piecing together a lethal puzzle and hunting for the missing link before time runs out. If he’s innocent, the truth may save him; if guilty, the lies could cost her her life.

Physical Evidence Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • f word
  • murder of a police officer
  • shooting a police officer
  • shot in the chest
  • cohabitation
  • car
  • u.s. car
  • chevrolet
  • chevrolet camaro
  • chevrolet motor vehicle
  • ford
  • ford motor vehicle
+38 more
  • ford car
  • police car
  • swedish car
  • saab
  • saab motor vehicle
  • saab 900
  • united states of america
  • scene during opening credits
  • cigarette smoking
  • serial killer
  • police detective
  • courtroom
  • blood splatter
  • live action
  • electric chair
  • execution by electric chair
  • police officer
  • alibi
  • police
  • murder
  • boston massachusetts
  • cop killed by a cop
  • police officer shot in the back
  • witness protection program
  • police protection
  • police officer killed by silenced gun
  • impersonating a police officer
  • killed in police car
  • police officer shot in the head
  • murder of a policeman
  • death
  • false accusation
  • lawyer client romance
  • prison murder
  • acid
  • corrupt cop
  • suspended cop
  • reference to tarzan
Where to watch

Where to Watch Physical Evidence

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Cast & crew

Physical Evidence Cast & Characters

Tom O'Brien leads the cast as Matthew "Matt" Farley, with Louis Negin as Jacob "Jake" Farley and Burt Reynolds as Joe Paris. Directed by Michael Crichton; 32 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Physical Evidence Plot Summary

What happens in Physical Evidence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Under a bridge, a man parking his car with a bold “Happy Now?” sign stumbles upon extortionist Jake Farley lying dead, a scene that instantly unravels a web of secrets. Jake Farley Louis Negin has clearly paid the ultimate price for whatever leverage he held, and the discovery sets off a chain of events that pulls in a former detective and a stubborn defense attorney.

Full summary

The whole story of Physical Evidence, scene by scene

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Box office

Physical Evidence Box Office

Physical Evidence grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.6M

US & Canada
$3.6M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Physical Evidence?

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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Which former occupation does Joe Paris hold at the start of the film?
Cars

Cars in Physical Evidence

41 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

All 41 cars
  • 1974 Chevrolet Camaro in Physical Evidence 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Important role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Physical Evidence 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1987 SAAB 900 in Physical Evidence 1987 SAAB 900 Important role
  • 1979 Chevrolet Impala in Physical Evidence 1979 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Physical Evidence Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Il corpo del reato” and “Contra toda ley”.

Also known as
  • Il corpo del reato
  • Contra toda ley
  • Вещественное доказательство
  • Die Anwältin
  • נאשם
  • Az igazság törvénye
  • Preuve à l'appui
  • Løgnens labyrint
  • Dowód rzeczowy
  • Álibi Para um Suspeito
  • Речовий доказ
  • 陷阱边缘
+1 more
  • เปิดตำราล่าอหังการ

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FAQ

Physical Evidence FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Physical Evidence, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Physical Evidence?

Physical Evidence runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Physical Evidence released?

Physical Evidence was released on January 27, 1989.

Who directed Physical Evidence?

Physical Evidence was directed by Michael Crichton.

More films by Michael Crichton

Who is in the cast of Physical Evidence?

Physical Evidence stars Tom O'Brien as Matthew "Matt" Farley, Louis Negin as Jacob "Jake" Farley and Burt Reynolds as Joe Paris, among 32 credited actors.

Where can I watch Physical Evidence?

In the US, Physical Evidence is streaming on Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Physical Evidence make at the box office?

Physical Evidence grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

Does Physical Evidence have a post-credit scene?

No. Physical Evidence has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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