The Coverup(2008)
Wrongful death. Rightful justice. Based on a true lie.
The Coverup Synopsis
Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
The Coverup (2008) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Brian Jun, released on October 18, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Michael Welch and Colby French. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Jun
- Writers:
- Brian Jun, Robert Dean Klein, Stuart M. Pepper
- Producers:
- Mark Roberts, Lorena David
- Cinematographer:
- Ryan Samul
- Composer:
- Alec Puro
- Production:
- Phase 4 Films, Upload Films, Roberts/David Films, Snappe' Production Company
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Coverup (2008) Trailer
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The Coverup Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gabriel Mann
as Stu Pepper
John Savage
as Thomas Thacker
Michael Welch
as Kevin Thacker
Colby French
as Officer Dodge
Jennifer Finnigan
as Nancy Pepper
Lee Garlington
as Beeverly Thacker
Eliza Dushku
as Monica Wright
Ivar Brogger
as Judge Hallow
Alison Brie
as Grace
Darin Heames
as Eric Jones
Key crew
Directed by Brian Jun, written by Brian Jun, Robert Dean Klein and Stuart M. Pepper, produced by Mark Roberts and Lorena David.
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The Coverup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Coverup – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Coverup online?
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The Coverup (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Coverup?
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The main cast of The Coverup (2008) includes Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Michael Welch, Colby French and Jennifer Finnigan. The film was directed by Brian Jun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Coverup released?
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The Coverup was released on October 18, 2008 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Coverup worth watching?
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The Coverup (2008) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Coverup?
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Yes. The official The Coverup trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.