Presumed Innocent

The 1990 American legal thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, with a screenplay co-written with Frank Pierson, is based on Scott Turow's 1987 novel of the same name. The film stars Harrison Ford as Rusty Sabich, a deputy district attorney who finds himself accused of murdering his colleague and former lover, Carolyn Polhemus (Greta Scacchi). As the story unfolds, Rusty faces betrayal from colleagues, political machinations, and the challenge of proving his innocence, enlisting defense attorney Sandy Stern (Raul Julia) and receiving support from his wife, Barbara (Bonnie Bedelia). The film received positive critical acclaim for its suspenseful narrative, character development, and performances, particularly Ford's. It was a commercial success, grossing $221 million worldwide against a $20 million budget, and is regarded as one of the standout legal thrillers of its era.