Above Suspicion (2019 film)
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| Directed by | Phillip Noyce |
| Screenplay by | Chris Gerolmo |
| Based on | Above Suspicion by Joe Sharkey |
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| Cinematography | Elliot Davis |
| Edited by | Martin Nicholson |
| Music by | Dickon Hinchliffe |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Above Suspicion is a 2019 American crime thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, from a screenplay by Chris Gerolmo, based upon Joe Sharkey's non-fiction book of the same name revolving around the murder of Susan Smith. It stars Emilia Clarke, Jack Huston, Sophie Lowe, Austin Hébert, Karl Glusman, Chris Mulkey, Omar Miller, Kevin Dunn, Thora Birch and Johnny Knoxville.
It was released in the United States on May 7, 2021, by Lionsgate.
Plot[]
An FBI agent is assigned to a small town in Kentucky, where he makes the mistake of getting involved with a local woman who is his informant and a drug addict, leading to scandal.
Cast[]
- Emilia Clarke as Susan Smith
- Jack Huston as Mark Putnam
- Sophie Lowe as Kathy Putnam
- Austin Hébert as Randy McCoy
- Thora Birch as Jolene
- Johnny Knoxville as Cash
- Brian Lee Franklin as Rufus
- Luke Spencer Roberts as Bones
- Kevin Dunn as Bob Singer
- Chris Mulkey as Todd Eason
- Omar Benson Miller as Denver Rhodes
- Brittany O'Grady as Georgia Beale
- Matt Combs as KSP Trooper
- Joshua Jewell as Undercover FBI Agent
- John Sullivan as FBI Agent
- Kelvin Collett as Party-goer
Production[]
The film was announced during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Philip Noyce was set as director, with Emilia Clarke and Jack Huston cast as the film's two main leads.[1][2] Omar Benson Miller was cast on May 25, with May 27 seeing the additions of Thora Birch and Johnny Knoxville to the cast, alongside numerous other supporting actors. The production began filming in Kentucky.[3][4] The bulk of the filming took place in Harlan County, Kentucky. Some scenes were also filmed in Bourbon and Harrison Counties in Kentucky.[citation needed]
Release[]
It was released in the United States on May 7, 2021, by Lionsgate.
Reception[]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 25% based on 40 reviews.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Cannes: Emilia Clarke, Jack Huston to Star in Thriller 'Above Suspicion'". Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2016-05-03). "Jack Huston & Emilia Clarke To Star In Phillip Noyce's 'Above Suspicion' – Cannes". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ Busch, Anita (2016-05-25). "Omar Miller Joins 'Above Suspicion'; Rooster Teeth Kickstarts Another $1M; 'The Last Gold' Swims With Tugg". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ Busch, Anita (2016-05-27). "Thora Birch, Johnny Knoxville Join Phillip Noyce's 'Above Suspicion'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ "Above Suspicion". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
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