Trial by Fire (2018 film)

Trial by Fire
Theatrical release poster
Directed byEdward Zwick
Screenplay byGeoffrey S. Fletcher
Based on"Trial by Fire"[1]
by David Grann
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Guleserian
Edited bySteven Rosenblum
Music byHenry Jackman
Production
companies
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release dates
  • August 31, 2018 (2018-08-31) (Telluride)
  • May 17, 2019 (2019-05-17) (United States)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$148,504[2]

Trial by Fire is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Edward Zwick. The story is based upon David Grann's article "Trial by Fire" that appeared in The New Yorker in 2009 about case Willingham v. State of Texas.[3] The film stars Jack O'Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade, Jeff Perry and Jade Pettyjohn.

Trial by Fire had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2018, and was released on May 17, 2019, by Roadside Attractions.

  1. ^ Grann, David. "Trial by Fire". The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 Jul 2018.
  2. ^ "Trial by Fire (2019)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "Willingham v. State". Justia US Law. 1995-03-22. Retrieved 2024-05-05.