The Trials of Cate McCall (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Trials of Cate McCall is a 2013 drama directed by Karen Moncrieff, starring Kate Beckinsale as Cate McCall, Anna Schafer and Ruby Moncrieff-Karten. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $249,601 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Karen Moncrieff
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pitbull Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trials of Cate McCall About?
The premise of The Trials of Cate McCall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To regain her law license and custody of her daughter, a lawyer in recovery and under probation takes on a challenging case. She must appeal the wrongful murder conviction of a woman, uncovering a web of power and deceit along the way. Her pursuit of justice is complicated by her past struggles and the formidable forces arrayed against her.
The Trials of Cate McCall Cast & Characters
Kate Beckinsale leads the cast as Cate McCall, with Anna Schafer as Lacey and Ruby Moncrieff-Karten as Lacey's Daughter. Directed by Karen Moncrieff; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Karen Moncrieff
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Kate Beckinsale as Cate McCall - Anna Schafer as Lacey
- Ruby Moncrieff-Karten as Lacey's Daughter
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Clancy Brown as Brinkerhoff
Also Starring in The Trials of Cate McCall
· 39 more- Nick Nolte Bridges
- James Cromwell Justice Sumpter
- Kathy Baker Therapist
- Dale Dickey Mrs. Stubbs
- Mark Pellegrino Detective Welch
- Isaiah Washington Wilson George
- Taye Diggs Austin Moseley
- Brad Greenquist Dr. Ennis
- Jim Klock Bailiff Powell
- Ava Kolker Augie
- Omar Leyva Arturo Juan Gonzalez
- Carrie Lazar Deposition Interpreter
- Brendan Sexton III Rusty
- Jay Thomas Loncraine
- Deborah Van Valkenburgh Justice Wender
- Joe Stevens Mr. Stubbs
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- Lee Weaver Mr. George
- Lyle Kanouse Mr. Booth
- Lou Beatty Jr. Judge at Arraignment
- Michael Hyatt Fern
- David Lyons Josh
- Sanny Van Heteren Court Interpreter
- Nicki Micheaux Administrator
- Johnny Sneed D.A. Barker
- Amanda Aday Dorrie Booth
- Sharon Omi Justice Tanaka
- Amy Benedict DC Lawyer
- Joseph Lyle Taylor Officer Duncan
- Bethany Brooke Anderson Hostess
- Marco Tazioli Airport Guy (uncredited)
- Hilary Wagner Clerk (uncredited)
- Sara Arrington AA Speaker
- Michelle Csitos Judicial Assistant (uncredited)
- Jerry Ying Officer
- Amanda Petersen Jen Cole (uncredited)
- Cathy Cahlin Ryan Ms. Timmins
- David Paul Francis Dr. Mirchandani
- Anne Johnson Cece Clayman
- Gus Buktenica Welch's Lawyer
More from Karen Moncrieff
More films directed by Karen Moncrieff, best-rated first: Blue Car, The Dead Girl, Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story and Petals on the Wind.
The Trials of Cate McCall Plot Summary
What happens in The Trials of Cate McCall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cate McCall Kate Beckinsale is a lawyer who is an alcoholic in recovery, on probation, and estranged from her family. To regain custody of her young daughter and be reinstated to the bar, she takes on a pro bono appeal for a woman, Lacey, Anna Schafer who has been convicted of murder. With the help of her assistant, Cate pulls out all stops to prove Lacey’s innocence, while also confronting her own battles with alcohol and work pressures.
As the case unfolds, Cate becomes consumed by the pursuit, neglecting arranged time with her daughter, yet she manages to win a dramatic victory when Lacey’s conviction is overturned, offering a glimmer of hope for both client and attorney.
Full summary
The whole story of The Trials of Cate McCall, scene by scene
The Trials of Cate McCall Box Office
The Trials of Cate McCall grossed $249,601 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$249.6K
- International
- $249.6K
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Cars in The Trials of Cate McCall
10 cars on screen, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML 430 W163 and the 2012 Volkswagen Passat NMS.
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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role -
2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Minor role
The Trials of Cate McCall Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “L'affaire McCall” and “Mensonges et faux-semblants”.
- Also known as
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- L'affaire McCall
- Mensonges et faux-semblants
- El Engaño - Los juicios de Cate McCall
- A Cate McCall per
- Niesłusznie Oskarżona
- Teia de Mentiras
- Los límites de la verdad
- Anklage: Mord - Im Namen der Wahrheit
- Cate McCall Davası
- L'Affaire Cate McCall
- 凯特·麦考的审判
- Cate McCall - Il confine della verità
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- Ένοχα Ψέματα
- Новая попытка Кейт МакКолл
- המשפטים של קייט מקול
- Изпитанията на Кейт Маккал
- Los límites de la verdad: El engaño
- 케이트 맥콜
- 凱特的審判
- Anklage: Mord – Im Namen der Wahrheit
- Pravda je jen slovo
- Els límits de la veritat
- Preizkušnje Cate McCall
- Нова спроба Кейт МакКолл
- พลิกคดีล่าลวงโลก
- Pravda je len slovo
- リーガル・マインド 〜裏切りの法廷〜
- Procesele lui Cate McCall
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The Trials of Cate McCall FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Trials of Cate McCall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trials of Cate McCall?
The Trials of Cate McCall runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Trials of Cate McCall released?
The Trials of Cate McCall was released on November 28, 2013.
Who directed The Trials of Cate McCall?
The Trials of Cate McCall was directed by Karen Moncrieff.
More films by Karen Moncrieff Who is in the cast of The Trials of Cate McCall?
The Trials of Cate McCall stars Kate Beckinsale as Cate McCall, Anna Schafer as Lacey and Ruby Moncrieff-Karten as Lacey's Daughter, among 43 credited actors.
How much did The Trials of Cate McCall make at the box office?
The Trials of Cate McCall grossed $249,601 worldwide.
Does The Trials of Cate McCall have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trials of Cate McCall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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