True Believer(1989)
Someone got away with murder...until now.
True Believer Synopsis
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.
True Believer (1989) is a crime and drama film directed by Joseph Ruben, released on February 17, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin and Yuji Okumoto. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Ruben
- Writers:
- Wesley Strick
- Producers:
- Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
True Believer (1989) Trailer
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True Believer Trailer
Trailer
True Believer (1988) - TV Spot 1
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True Believer Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Woods
as Eddie Dodd
Robert Downey Jr.
as Roger Baron
Margaret Colin
as Kitty Greer
Yuji Okumoto
as Shu Kai Kim
Kurtwood Smith
as Robert Reynard
Tom Bower
as Cecil Skell
Luis Guzmán
as Ortega
Graham Beckel
as Sklaroff
Sully Diaz
as Maraquilla Esparza
Woody Harrelson
as Man in Dodd's office
Miguel Fernandes
as Art Esparza
Charles Hallahan
as Vincent Dennehy
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Ruben, written by Wesley Strick, produced by Walter F. Parkes and Lawrence Lasker.
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True Believer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 123 ratings.
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True Believer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch True Believer online?
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True Believer (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in True Believer?
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The main cast of True Believer (1989) includes James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin, Yuji Okumoto and Kurtwood Smith. The film was directed by Joseph Ruben. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was True Believer released?
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True Believer was released on February 17, 1989 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is True Believer worth watching?
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True Believer (1989) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for True Believer?
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Yes. The official True Believer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.