Cry of the Innocent (1980)
Directed by Michael O'Herlihy
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Action Thriller |
Release Date - Jun 15, 1980 (USA), Jun 19, 1980 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - Ireland, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Filmed in Ireland, Cry of the Innocent stars Rod Taylor as an American insurance executive on a grim mission. A private plane has exploded, killing Taylor's wife and children. Also on board was a scientist who was the target of the criminals who engineered the tragedy. The "maguffin" is a secret formula worth untold millions, and aiding Taylor in bringing the murderers to justice is journalist Joanna Pettet, who bears a close resemblance to Taylor's ex-wife (and no wonder, since Pettet plays both roles). Based on a novel by Frederick Forsyth, this made-for-TV espionager premiered on June 19, 1980.
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Keywords
explosion, Ireland, plane-crash, investigation, scientist