Conviction

Feb 6, 2019

1h 50m

★ 6.9

Overview

Ever since she served on the jury during his trial, Nora has been convinced that Jacques Viguier is innocent, despite him being accused of murdering his wife. Following an appeal by the public prosecutor’s office, and fearing a miscarriage of justice, she convinces a leading lawyer to defend him during his second trial, on appeal. Together, they will put up a tenacious fight against injustice.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Delante Films

uMedia

CNC

Conviction Trailers

Cast

Nora

Marina Foïs

Maître Eric Dupond-Moretti

Olivier Gourmet

Jacques Viguier

Laurent Lucas

Olivier Durandet

Philippe Uchan

Maître Francis Szpiner

Jean Benguigui

President Jacques Richiardi

François Fehner

Maître Laurent de Caunes

François Caron

Advocate General

Philippe Dormoy

Maître Guy Debuisson

Jean-Claude Leguay

Clémence Viguier, Jacques's daughter

Armande Boulanger

Bruno, Nora's lover

Steve Tientcheu

Felix, Nora's son

Léo Labertrandie

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