Marie: A True Story
"Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did."
Originally released in 1985. Marie: A True Story is a drama film. directed by Roger Donaldson.
Starring Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, and Keith Szarabajka
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Jack Lowery
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marie: A True Story about?
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.
Who directed Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story was directed by Roger Donaldson.
How long is Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Marie: A True Story released?
Marie: A True Story was released on September 27, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marie: A True Story?
The main cast of Marie: A True Story includes Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman, Fred Thompson.