1999 crime, drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Clint Eastwood. Journalist Everett, an ex-alcoholic, was given the task of writing an article about Frank Beechum, a man accused of murder and sentenced to death. During the investigation, he discovers details overlooked by the authorities that could change the prisoner’s fate.
Tonight January 24, 2024 on Irisfrom 9.10 pm, the crime, drama, thriller and mystery film will be broadcast Until proven otherwise. The director of the 1999 film is Clint Eastwoodwhich is also present in the cast with Isaiah Washington, LisaGay Hamilton, James Woods, Denis Leary, Bernard Hill.
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The film follows the story of Everett (Clint Eastwood)a journalist who, having emerged from the tunnel of alcoholism, finds himself facing the task of writing a humane article on the death sentence and imminent execution of Frank Beechum (Isaiah Washington). However, as he carries out his investigation, he discovers details overlooked by the authorities and comes to the conclusion that Beechum may not be the real culprit. The plot develops with twists and turns, including Everett’s firing and his wife’s decision to divorce.
Despite the difficulties, the journalist manages to demonstrate theBeechum’s innocence, thanks to a pendant that belonged to the victim and which turns out to be owned by the grandmother of the murdered young man. The final part of the film focuses on Everett’s efforts to stop the execution, with Beechum’s innocence revealed just as he is about to be executed.
Until proven otherwisethree curiosities about the film
The soundtrack
The song featured in the end credits is Why Should I Care? performed by Diana Krall and composed by Clint Eastwood.
The film is based on a novel
Until proven otherwise (True Crime) it is a film based on the novel Before midnight Of Andrew Klavan.
The proceeds
The film recorded a total gross of 16 million dollars, against a budget of 55 million spent to create it. This result made it Eastwood’s second worst grosser of the 1990s.