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True Believer, 1989
English
USA
Profile of True Believer
True Believer can be described as clever, biting, and captivating. The plot revolves around legal action, righting wrongs, and legal issues. The main genres are drama, thriller, and crime. In terms of style, True Believer is neo-noir and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in the USA. True Believer takes place in the 1980s. Note that it involves profanity and violent content.
Summary of True Believer
James Woods stars as a William Kuntsler-style lawyer in this tale of injustice and renewed dignity. In the 1960s, idealistic advocate Eddie Dodd courted controversy by defending outspoken youths and free spirits. Alas, in the 20 years since, he has succumbed to cynicism. Nowadays, perpetually stoned, he protects coke dealers who pay for his services with paper bags full of cash. Then Eddie takes on an assistant, Roger Baron, who brings to his attention the case of a wrongly imprisoned Asian man. Suddenly Eddie's conscience is sparked, and he sets out to clear the man's name. As Eddie investigates the crime, he encounters on-the-take police officers, dirty D.A.s, and even neo-Nazis every step along the way. Eddie not only must help an unjustly accused man but salvage his own self-confidence--and stay alive--as well. True Believer, directed by Joseph Ruben, features terrific performances by James Woods and Robert Downey Jr.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 17 February 1989 |
| Runtime: | 105 min |
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as Edward 'Eddie' Dodd
as Roger Baron
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