The Coverup
Wrongful death. Rightful justice. Based on a true lie.
Genres
Overview
Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
Details
Budget
$1500000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
2008-10-18
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
4.545
Gabriel Mann
Stu Pepper
John Savage
Thomas Thacker
Michael Welch
Kevin Thacker
Colby French
Officer Dodge
Jennifer Finnigan
Nancy Pepper
Lee Garlington
Beeverly Thacker
Eliza Dushku
Monica Wright
Ivar Brogger
Judge Hallow
Alison Brie
Grace
Darin Heames
Eric Jones
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