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The Burden of Proof

CrimeDramaMystery

Release

9 Feb 1992

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

ABC

Overview

The Burden of Proof is a 1992 television miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow. The story follows the character Sandy Stern following events in the film and book Presumed Innocent.

Plot

Still recuperating from his wife's untimely death, a lawyer must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark secrets, including himself.

Cast

Hector ElizondoBrian DennehyMel Harris

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10

Details

Director

Mike Robe

Writers

Scott Turow (book)John Gay (teleplay)

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 1 win & 5 nominations total

Miniseries

A lawyer who's still recuperating after the untimely death of his wife, must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark secrets, including himself.

Air Date:10 Feb 1992
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Part 1

A lawyer who's still recuperating after the untimely death of his wife, must defend his probably dirty brother-in-law, a stockbroker under investigation. He discovers that everyone has dark secrets, including himself.

Runtime:1h 32m
Air Date:10 Feb 1992Available

Episodes of Miniseries

2 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
S1 E1