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Until Proven Innocent

February 8, 2009 1h 27m

Originally released in 2009. Until Proven Innocent is a crime/documentary film. directed by Peter Burger. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peter Elliott, Cohen Holloway, and Jodie Rimmer

Synopsis

In 1993 David Dougherty was found guilty and imprisoned for the abduction and rape of his 11 year old neighbor. It took two trials, two high court appeals, a petition to the Governor General and 3 years, 6 months and 1 week in prison before David finally won his freedom and was found not guilty of the crime he didn't commit. But it wouldn't have happened without the unrelenting efforts of three individuals - a journalist, a lawyer and a scientist - who put their own personal and professional lives on the line in order to prove that David Dougherty was innocent.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 8, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lippy Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Until Proven Innocent about?

In 1993 David Dougherty was found guilty and imprisoned for the abduction and rape of his 11 year old neighbor. It took two trials, two high court appeals, a petition to the Governor General and 3 ...

Who directed Until Proven Innocent?

Until Proven Innocent was directed by Peter Burger.

How long is Until Proven Innocent?

Until Proven Innocent has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Until Proven Innocent released?

Until Proven Innocent was released on February 8, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Until Proven Innocent?

The main cast of Until Proven Innocent includes Peter Elliott, Cohen Holloway, Jodie Rimmer, Miranda Harcourt, Tim Spite.