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Guilt by Association (2002)

Guilt by Association (2002)
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Based on a true story, the made-for-cable Guilt by Association was the first "original" movie to be presented by the Court TV network. Mercedes Ruehl stars as Susan Walker, a widowed nurse with two kids and a disreputable boyfriend named Russell (Alex Carter). Unbeknownst to Susan, Russell has been dealing drugs for quite some time, and when the cops close in, he claims that Susan has been his accomplice all along. Though totally innocent, Susan is condemned by her previous actions, which circumstantially put her in the thick of Russell's criminal activities. Thanks to the government's 1986 "mandatory sentencing" law, Susan is sentenced to 20 years in prison, without hope for early parole. As her sister Angie (Alberta Watson) looks after the children, Susan fights a long and frustrating battle to secure her freedom, clear her name, and prevent her loved ones from suffering any further anguish. Guilt by Association was originally broadcast on March 13, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Mercedes RuehlAlex Carter, (more)
Director(s):
Graeme Campbell
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Guilt by Association

Based on a true story, the made-for-cable Guilt by Association was the first "original" movie to be presented by the Court TV network. Mercedes Ruehl stars as Susan Walker, a widowed nurse with two kids and a disreputable boyfriend named Russell (Alex Carter). Unbeknownst to Susan, Russell has been dealing drugs for quite some time, and when the cops close in, he claims that Susan has been his accomplice all along. Though totally innocent, Susan is condemned by her previous actions, which circumstantially put her in the thick of Russell's criminal activities. Thanks to the government's 1986 "mandatory sentencing" law, Susan is sentenced to 20 years in prison, without hope for early parole. As her sister Angie (Alberta Watson) looks after the children, Susan fights a long and frustrating battle to secure her freedom, clear her name, and prevent her loved ones from suffering any further anguish. Guilt by Association was originally broadcast on March 13, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
Graeme Campbell
Writer(s):
Alan Hines
Producer(s):
Terry Gould
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    Theresa L.

    I really liked this movie. It is sad to think that this type of law actually exists. I felt so sorry for all the women portrayed who were innocent parties in their partner's drug schemes. The acting was superb. Rent it!

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    Jenny R.

    I cried through this whole movie!!! It was very real to me... as she said, "If this could happen to me, it could happen to anyone." My daughter was in a relationship with someone similar and we suspected he was a dealer, but was never sure. She's not with him now, thank God! But as I watched this movie, it made me think of, 'what could of happened'. To think that her, or I, could of went to jail, for 'his' actions, is horrifing! My eyes were opened by this movie and I will never even associate with someone who smokes 'a little' pot, ever again! I had no idea of these laws... now I do!

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