An Innocent Man

Jimmie Rainwood was minding his own business when two corrupt police officers (getting an address wrong) burst into his house, expecting to find a major drug dealer. Rainwood is shot, and the officers frame him as a drug dealer. Rainwood is convicted of drug dealing, based on the perjured evidence of a police informant. Thrown into a seedy jail, fighting to prove his innocence is diffucult when he has to deal with the realities of prison life, where everyone claims they were framed.

Tagline

“Falsely accused. Unjustly convicted. Determined to survive on the inside. Demanding justice once he's on the outside.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director

Peter Yates

Original Language

EN

What is An Innocent Man about?

Jimmie Rainwood was minding his own business when two corrupt police officers (getting an address wrong) burst into his house, expecting to find a major drug dealer. Rainwood is shot, and the officers frame him as a drug dealer. Rainwood is convicted of drug dealing, based on the perjured evidence of a police informant. Thrown into a seedy jail, fighting to prove his innocence is diffucult when he has to deal with the realities of prison life, where everyone claims they were framed.

Who directed An Innocent Man?

An Innocent Man was directed by Peter Yates.

When was An Innocent Man released?

An Innocent Man was released on October 6, 1989.

How long is An Innocent Man?

An Innocent Man has a runtime of 1h 53m.

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