Cause célèbre (1987)
Anno di uscita: 1987
Nazione: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Процесът, Uhri vai syyllinen, Mord aus Leidenschaft
Regista: John Gorrie
Writer: Ken Taylor, Terence Rattigan
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: John Rosenberg
Società: Anglia Television, ITV
Genere: Drama, Romance, Tv Movie
Budget: N/A
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
Simile:
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on true story
Storia
In this dramatic retelling of a true-life event from 1935, Helen Mirren plays Alma Rattenbury, an adulterous wife whose husband meets a brutal end at the hands of her much younger lover. Despite evidence suggesting the lover's guilt, Alma confesses to the murder in a desperate attempt to protect him. As the trial begins, Alma's lawyer, T.J. O'Connor (David Suchet), fights to clear his client's name despite public outrage over Alma's affair. The prosecution argues that Alma was the mastermind behind the crime, but she maintains her innocence, claiming she acted alone.
Riassunto
'Cause célèbre' is a British drama film directed by John Gorrie and released in 1989. Based on true events, the movie explores the controversial trial of Alma Rattenbury (Helen Mirren), who confessed to murdering her husband despite evidence pointing to her lover, George Stoner (John Gielgud). The film delves into themes of adultery, jealousy, and desperation as it follows Alma's trial and the public's reaction to her scandalous behavior. The story is notable for its exploration of the complex dynamics between Alma, her much younger lover, and her ailing husband.
