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Suspect [DVD] [1987]

DVD ~ Cher
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna
  • Directors: Peter Yates
  • Writers: Eric Roth
  • Producers: Daniel A. Sherkow, Jennifer Ogden, John Veitch
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Oct 2003
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005956J
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 90,046 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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



Special Features

1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Surround English French Spanish\Stereo German\Mono Italian
Dolby Digital Surround
Mono
Stereo
Directors Commentary
Trailer
Filmographies
Arabic\Bulgarian\Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Greek\Hebrew\Hindi\Hungarian\Icelandic\Italian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish\Turkish
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best, 8 Jan 2003
By S. Baldwin "stevenmbaldwin" (UK) - See all my reviews
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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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well above average suspense thriller, 15 May 2002
By Liam Feeney (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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'
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5.0 out of 5 stars SUSPECT - The Movie, 28 May 2009
By Mobo (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
A great purchase that I used in a GCSE Law class. The students loved the court room suspence.
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