

Ordeal by Innocence
1984-06-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.1
Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
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- Directors
- Desmond Davis, Alan Birkinshaw
- Production companies
- London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Donald SutherlandDr. Arthur Calgary
Christopher PlummerLeo Argyle
Sarah MilesMary Durant
Annette CrosbieKirsten Lindstrom
Faye DunawayRachel Argyle
Ian McShanePhilip Durant
Diana QuickGwenda Vaughan
Michael ElphickInspector Huish
George InnesArchie Leach
Phoebe NichollsTina Argyle
Michael MaloneyMicky Argyle
Cassie StuartMaureen Clegg
Anita CareyMartha Jessup
Ron PemberFerryman
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