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Release Date:
Friday, May 17, 2019 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
Trial by Fire is the true-life Texas story of the unlikely bond between an imprisoned death row inmate (Jack O'Connell) and a mother of two from Houston (Laura Dern) who, though facing staggering odds, fights mightily for his freedom. Cameron Todd Willingham, a poor, uneducated heavy metal devotee with a violent streak and a criminal record, is convicted of arson-related triple homicide in 1992. During his 12 years on death row, Elizabeth Gilbert, an improbable ally, uncovers questionable methods and illogical conclusions in his case, and battles with the state to expose suppressed evidence that could save him. Her efforts ultimately fail, and since Willingham’s execution, the disturbing question remains: Did Texas execute an innocent man?
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Who stars in Trial by Fire: Cast List
Jack O'Connell ... Cameron Todd Willingham
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Laura Dern ... Elizabeth Gilbert
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Who's making Trial by Fire: Crew List
A look at the Trial by Fire behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ed Zwick last directed Pawn Sacrifice and Love and Other Drugs. The film's writer Geoffrey Fletcher last wrote Violet and Daisy and Attica.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Kipp NelsonAlex Soros
Allyn Stewart
Ed Zwick
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Production: What we know about Trial by Fire?
Key Facts
- Adapted from the 2009 article in The New Yorker.
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2019 - March: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2017 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production is set to begin October 2 in Atlanta.
Trial by Fire Release Date: When was the film released?
Trial by Fire was a Limited release in 2019 on Friday, May 17, 2019. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including A Dog's Journey, The Sun Is Also A Star and John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
As a Limited release, Trial by Fire will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.