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Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

Thriller · Crime · Action · 2019

The chilling true story of a newly married FBI poster boy assigned to an Appalachian mountain town in Kentucky. There he is drawn into an illicit affair with an impoverished local woman who becomes his star informant. She sees in him her means of escape; instead, it's a ticket to disaster for both of them.

Movie details

Above Suspicion

“The devil always comes as everything you wanted”

2019 Thriller · Crime · Action 1h 44m

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5.9 / 10

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The chilling true story of a newly married FBI poster boy assigned to an Appalachian mountain town in Kentucky. There he is drawn into an illicit affair with an impoverished local woman who becomes his star informant. She sees in him her means of escape; instead, it's a ticket to disaster for both of them.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Phillip Noyce

Written by

Chris Gerolmo

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke

Susan Smith

Jack Huston

Jack Huston

Mark Putnam

Johnny Knoxville

Johnny Knoxville

Cash

Thora Birch

Thora Birch

Jolene

Sophie Lowe

Sophie Lowe

Kathy Putnam

Austin Hébert

Austin Hébert

Randy McCoy

Karl Glusman

Karl Glusman

Joe-Bea

Court is in session

Put Above Suspicion on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.