Double Jeopardy 1992

Overview

Double Jeopardy is a 1992 television thriller film directed by Lawrence Schiller. The production stars actors Rachel Ward and Bruce Boxleitner. The story is set in Salt Lake City and follows a family man who finds himself caught in a complex legal situation. When his lover is accused of murder, the man serves as her eyewitness. Complicating the circumstances further, the man’s wife acts as the defense attorney for the accused woman. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, was released in the United States on November 21, 1992. It is categorized as a thriller and a television movie. The project is distinct from a later documentary titled The Making of Double Jeopardy, which was released in 2000. As a television production, the film explores the tensions surrounding a murder trial involving personal connections and legal representation. The narrative centers on the conflicting roles of the husband and wife as they navigate the accusations brought against the man's lover within the judicial system.