Ordeal by Innocence(1984)
Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began…
Ordeal by Innocence Synopsis
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.
Ordeal by Innocence (1984) is a mystery, thriller and crime film directed by Desmond Davis, released on June 22, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles and Annette Crosbie. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Desmond Davis
- Writers:
- Agatha Christie, Alexander Stuart
- Producers:
- Jenny Craven
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Dave Brubeck
- Production:
- London-Cannon Films, The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ordeal by Innocence (1984) Trailer
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Ordeal by Innocence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Sutherland
as Dr. Arthur Calgary
Christopher Plummer
as Leo Argyle
Sarah Miles
as Mary Durant
Annette Crosbie
as Kirsten Lindstrom
Faye Dunaway
as Rachel Argyle
Ian McShane
as Philip Durant
Diana Quick
as Gwenda Vaughan
Michael Elphick
as Inspector Huish
George Innes
as Archie Leach
- Valerie Whittington
Valerie Whittington
as Hester Argyle
Phoebe Nicholls
as Tina Argyle
Michael Maloney
as Micky Argyle
Key crew
Directed by Desmond Davis, written by Agatha Christie and Alexander Stuart, produced by Jenny Craven.
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Ordeal by Innocence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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Ordeal by Innocence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ordeal by Innocence online?
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Ordeal by Innocence (1984) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ordeal by Innocence?
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The main cast of Ordeal by Innocence (1984) includes Donald Sutherland, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles, Annette Crosbie and Faye Dunaway. The film was directed by Desmond Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ordeal by Innocence released?
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Ordeal by Innocence was released on June 22, 1984 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Ordeal by Innocence worth watching?
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Ordeal by Innocence (1984) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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