Guilty by Suspicion

Guilty by Suspicion

All it took was a whisper

1991 · 100 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Thriller

Owing to his alleged involvement with communist parties, film director David Merrill is forbidden from working in Hollywood. He decides to fight for his rights and faces numerous challenges.

Directed by Irwin Winkler · Written by Irwin Winkler

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