Trial by Fire Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 8, 2019

Trial by Fire

Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2019 Limited

Director: Ed Zwick

Starring: Jack O'Connell • Laura Dern

N/A Crime 2 hrs, 7 m

3 / 5.0

66% WILL SEE 34% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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?

Crime Drama

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Who stars in Trial by Fire – Cast List

J
Jack O'Connell
... Cameron Todd Willingham

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, 28 Years Later
L
Laura Dern
... Elizabeth Gilbert

Is This Thing On?, Jay Kelly

Who is making Trial by Fire – Crew List

A look at Trial by Fire behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ed Zwick last helmed Pawn Sacrifice and Love and Other Drugs. The film's writer Geoffrey Fletcher last penned Violet and Daisy and Attica.

Director: Ed Zwick
Screenwriter: Geoffrey Fletcher
Producers: Kipp Nelson
Alex Soros
Allyn Stewart
Ed Zwick

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: Bedford Falls Productions

Production – What we know about the Trial by Fire

Key Facts

Adapted from the 2009 article in The New Yorker.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2019

Completed

Changed Trial by Fire movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is set to begin October 2 in Atlanta.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 2 hrs, 7 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Trial by Fire Trailers and Clips

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Trial by Fire Release Date: When was the film released?

Trial by Fire was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 17 , 2019. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, The Sun Is Also A Star and A Dog's Journey. As a limited release, Trial by Fire was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Trial by Fire is currently being determined. Stay tuned!