Ordeal by Innocence

Ordeal by Innocence is a 1984 mystery film directed by Desmond Davis. It stars Donald Sutherland, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Plummer and Sarah Miles. It is based on the 1958 Agatha Christie novel Ordeal by Innocence. Plot Paleontologist Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to give them an address book that belongs to Jack Argyle. He is told that Jack was executed for the murder of his adoptive mother two years previously. Dr. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent and restarts the investigation, with lethal consequences. Cast Donald Sutherland – Dr. Arthur Calgary Faye Dunaway – Rachel Argyle Christopher Plummer – Leo Argyle Sarah Miles – Mary Durant Ian McShane – Philip Durant Diana Quick – Gwenda Vaughan Annette Crosbie – Kirsten Lindstrom Michael Elphick – Inspector Huish George Innes – Archie Leach Valerie Whittington – Hester Argyle Phoebe Nicholls – Tina Argyle Michael Maloney – Micky Argyle Cassie Stuart – Maureen Clegg Anita Carey – Martha Jessup Ron Pember – Ferryman Kevin Stoney – Solicitor Brian Glover - Executioner Release The film was shown at Italy's Mystfest on 22 June 1984.