Marie: A True Story(1985)
Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did.
Marie: A True Story Synopsis
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
Marie: A True Story (1985) is a drama film directed by Roger Donaldson, released on September 27, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka and Morgan Freeman. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Donaldson
- Writers:
- John Briley, Peter Maas
- Producers:
- Frank Capra, Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Composer:
- Francis Lai
- Production:
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Status:
- Released
Marie: A True Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sissy Spacek
as Marie Ragghianti
Jeff Daniels
as Eddie Sisk
Keith Szarabajka
as Kevin McCormack
Morgan Freeman
as Charles Traughber
Fred Thompson
as Fred Thompson
Lisa Banes
as Toni Greer
Trey Wilson
as FBI Agent
John Cullum
as Deputy Attorney General
Don Hood
as Governor Blanton
- Clarence Felder
Clarence Felder
as Jack Lowery
Graham Beckel
as Charlie Benson
Macon McCalman
as Murray Henderson
Key crew
Directed by Roger Donaldson, written by John Briley and Peter Maas, produced by Frank Capra, Jr..
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Marie: A True Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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Marie: A True Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marie: A True Story online?
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Marie: A True Story (1985) is available to stream on Infinity Selection Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Marie: A True Story?
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The main cast of Marie: A True Story (1985) includes Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman and Fred Thompson. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Marie: A True Story released?
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Marie: A True Story was released on September 27, 1985 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Marie: A True Story worth watching?
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Marie: A True Story (1985) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.