What is True Believer?
True Believer is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Release date
- Feb 17, 1989
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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True Believer is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A jaded lawyer returns to fight for a wrongfully accused Korean man.”
- James Woods and Robert Downey Jr. deliver strong performances
- Engaging courtroom drama with neo‑noir atmosphere
- The film focuses heavily on legal proceedings, offering limited action
Watch it if you enjoy gritty courtroom dramas with strong lead performances.
The film contains mature themes of crime and legal injustice, suitable for adult audiences.
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What genre does True Believer belong to?
It is a neo‑noir courtroom drama combining crime and drama elements.
Who directed True Believer?
The film was directed by Joseph Ruben.
Who wrote the screenplay for the movie?
Wesley Strick is credited as the writer.
Which actors star in True Believer?
The cast includes James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Yuji Okumoto, Margaret Colin, and Kurtwood Smith.
When was True Believer released?
It was released in the United States on February 17, 1989.