Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan (1997) (TV)

Director:

Brian Dennehy

Writer (WGA):

Joe Cacaci (written by)

Release Date:

25 November 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Directed By Star | Rape | Character Name In Title

Cast

Brian Dennehy	...	Eddie Brannigan
Reed Diamond	...	Eddie Brannigan Jr.
Alice Krige	...	Rebecca Daly
Michael David Simms	...	Allan 'Al' Disanto
Lori Ann Triolo	...	Katherine Trentini (as Lori Triolo)
Donnelly Rhodes
Lorena Gale
Benjamin Ratner	...	Paul
Lynn Redgrave	...	Monica Brannigan
Addison Ridge	...	Matt
Nancy Kerr
Jane Perry
Nina Roman
Anne Farquhar
Mark Brandon

Also Known As:

A Father's Betrayal

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Carla Singer Productions

Lori Ann Triolo Offers An Inspiring Performance In A Mediocre Film

Brian Dennehy has proven himself a capable director who knows how to build suspense better than most directors working today. Shadow Of A Doubt and Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan are perfect examples of that.

A gruff, commanding attorney, Edward Brannigan(Dennehy) is forced to defend himself against a charge of rape after an awkward dinner meeting with associate, Rebecca Daly(Krige). The charge begins to take a toll on Brannigan and Daly's circle of friends who are forced to take a side.

The film uses every trick in the book to sway the audience back and forth in a struggle of truths. Is Brannigan a slimy, misogynist who can't comprehend that `no' means `no' or is Daly a neurotic, opportunist looking to bring down a legendary attorney? The suspense continues to build at a breakneck pace and even when things begin to unravel, you find yourself questioning things even more.

The talented ensemble of actors include; Lynn Redgrave, Reed Diamond, Benjamin Ratner and, last but not least, Lori Ann Triolo. The young, up and coming actress, absolutely steals the picture out from under her more famous castmates. Triolo, is like a breath of fresh air in a sometimes smoggy story. I never for once doubted her as a sexually charged dynamo, extremely intelligent lawyer and concerned friend who is forced to chose between colleagues and lovers. Rarely, am I awestruck by a performance the way I was with Triolo's. She owns the camera the same way Bette Davis did in her prime.

The subject matter of Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan might not appeal to most, especially since the subject seems to take a backseat to various plot devices. The one thing you can rely on is Lori Triolo and her brilliant performance. Check it out!