

Blind Faith
1998-11-23 · 122 min · ★ 6.2
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
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- Directors
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Production companies
- Showtime Films, Neufeld/Rehme Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Courtney B. VanceJohn Williams
Charles S. DuttonCharles Williams
Kadeem HardisonEddie Williams
Lonette McKeeCarol Williams
Garland WhittCharlie Williams
Karen GlaveAnna Huggins
Alex KarzisFrank
Dan LettFrank Minor
Aron TagerJudge Aker
Peter MacNeillCaptain McCully
Phillip MacKenzieAnthony Grey
Kevin DuhaneyDavid Williams
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