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"Conviction" (2010)
The scoop on "Conviction" including photos, review, trailer, poster and cast list for this dramatic film based on a true story and starring Sam Rockwell and Hilary Swank.
Movie Synopsis: When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction.
Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother – and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
Movie Synopsis: When Betty Anne Waters' (Hilary Swank) older brother Kenny (Sam Rockwell) is arrested for murder and sentenced to life in 1983, Betty Anne, a Massachusetts wife and mother of two, dedicates her life to overturning the murder conviction.
Convinced that her brother is innocent, Betty Anne puts herself through high school, college and, finally, law school in an 18 year quest to free Kenny. With the help of best friend Abra Rice (Minnie Driver), Betty Anne pores through suspicious evidence mounted by small town cop Nancy Taylor (Melissa Leo), meticulously retracing the steps that led to Kenny's arrest. Belief in her brother – and her quest for the truth - pushes Betty Anne and her team to uncover the facts and utilize DNA evidence with the hope of exonerating Kenny.
"Conviction" Photos
Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie "Conviction" starring Hilary Swank, Sam Rockwell, Minnie Driver and Melissa Leo.
'Conviction' Movie Poster
Poster for the movie Conviction starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell. Conviction movie poster starring Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell.
'Conviction' Movie Credits
Cast list for "Conviction," MPAA rating, and release date info.
Official "Conviction" Website
Fox Searchlight's official site for "Conviction." Release Date: October 15, 2010