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As courtroom dramas go, Suspect (1987) has plenty to commend it--not least the genuine, mounting suspense, well-drawn characters who really make you care about the outcome, great use of Washington locations and excellent performances. As Kathleen Riley, the public defender with the thankless task of helping a homeless mute Vietnam veteran to face a particularly nasty murder charge, Cher provides a complex character study: loneliness, danger, long hours in a gruelling profession and patronising judges have so far failed to snuff out her basic ideals. She is well-matched by Dennis Quaid's charming rogue lobbyist Eddie Sanger who compromises her professional integrity from the juror's bench but ultimately proves an invaluable ally, and Liam Neeson who evokes real pathos as the accused man. Frazier fans should note an altogether darker side of John Mahoney, who plays the psychiatrist's father in the sitcom, in his performance as the presiding judge. With its literate script, Suspect is a high quality film which comprises multiple layers of plot and character. Like all really good mysteries, it stands repeated viewing.
On the DVD: Alongside the usual filmographies for the main actors and director Peter Yates, and trailers for other Columbia Tristar releases, this DVD has an extremely useful and incisive Director's Commentary. No intrusive self-indulgent pondering here: Yates talks gently and lucidly about all the key elements of filmmaking. He speaks with real respect and affection about his actors. Most interesting of all, he has some salient points to make about the way films are processed for DVD and video release, like lightening them so that suspense scenes in which darkness plays a key part are diluted. This widescreen version with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is presented in its original letterbox format, making each viewing an authentic cinematic experience. --Piers Ford
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Kathleen Riley is an overworked prosecution lawyer who needs a holiday but is assigned another case. Lobbyist Eddie Sanger is put on jury duty. Evidence leads Kathleen into danger as she looks for answers to a strange case.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A superbly acted edge of the seat thriller which will have you guessing 'till the end. Cher plays it straight as lawyer Kathleen Riley who under the guidance of streetwise juror Dennis Qaid must defend deaf mute defendant Liam Neeson against the state. He is an ex vet down and out and is accused of murder. There are as many jumps as there are twists and turns and an excellent sub-plot involving 'Frasier's' John Mahoney. The cast is solid, but Cher steals the show srtiving to prove that she can cut it as a serious actress after her snub at the Oscars for her role in Silkwood. This performance enhanced her reputation and ultimately resulted in her victory later for her role in Moonstruck. Suspect is without a doubt one of the most thrilling, exciting suspense thrillers to come out of the USA and is similar in vein to 'Jagged Edge'
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Well saw this film a number of years ago but it still remains in my head as one of the greatest thriller twists going. Liam Neeson is a great vagrant who is deaf and Dennis Quaid and Cher are brilliantly cast in their roles. Primal Fear may just pip this to the post on atmosphere but this is still certainly a winner. Oh yes and did I mention the amazing twist ........
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent suspence thriller. Even those who feel a personality clash with Cher and have found her previously unwatchable will find themselves rapidly drawn into this film. Great plot, strong characters and good use of location.
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Suspect
Though this film was released in the 80s, it is still very watchable. A courtroom drama with good acting by Cher and Dennis Quaid and an unusual role for Liam Neeson.
Published 1 month ago by Boudicco
This is one of the best thrillers I have ever seen
I had a look for this film just a few weeks ago and I couldn't find it as DVD. Now, I see, there are only 7 left. I hope I get my order through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anonymus
an oldie but a goodie
Great movie, had seen it, but wanted it for my collection.
Love Dennis Quaid so that helped. However good thriller, all characters acted well.
Love Dennis Quaid so that helped. However good thriller, all characters acted well.
Published 16 months ago by L. Ling
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A great purchase that I used in a GCSE Law class. The students loved the court room suspence.
Published on 28 May 2009 by Mobo
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Though not a masterpeice of today's cimena, a very well directed and played movie. We see Cher at her very best performing period (just before Moonstruck), opposite a young Dennis... Read more
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