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Physical Evidence

1989-01-27 · 99 min · ★ 5.1

Thriller · Crime

A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.

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Directors
Michael Crichton
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,560,932

Top Cast

Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsJoe Paris
Theresa RussellTheresa RussellJennifer "Jenny" Hudson
Ned BeattyNed BeattyJames Nicks
Kay LenzKay LenzDeborah Quinn
Ted McGinleyTed McGinleyKyle
Tom O'BrienTom O'BrienMatthew "Matt" Farley
Kenneth WelshKenneth WelshHarry Norton
Ray BakerRay BakerStrickler
Louis NeginLouis NeginJacob "Jake" Farley
Paul HubbardPaul HubbardBurt Knight
Peter MacNeillPeter MacNeillBrannigan
Barry FlatmanBarry FlatmanBrody
Malcolm StewartAmes
Kathy Michael McGlynnKathy Michael McGlynnGladys
Don GranberyVincent Quinn
Angelo RizacosTony Sklar
J. Winston CarrollSamson
Lamar JacksonDelmar Fraser
Larry ReynoldsTrial Judge
Laurie PatonLaurie PatonMabel

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