True Believer (1989) — AI Story Visualization

True Believer (1989) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A cynical attorney and an idealistic clerk expose a corrupt conspiracy to free a wrongfully imprisoned man.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Reluctant Defender

Shadows of Conspiracy

The Courtroom Gambit

Truth and Release

Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mother, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he didn't commit.

Directed by

Joseph Ruben

Key Cast

Rating: 6.2/10 (120 votes)