Marie: A True Story
1985, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
Criminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The FBI couldn't stop it. One woman did.
In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- Sissy SpacekMarie Ragghianti
- Jeff DanielsEddie Sisk
- Keith SzarabajkaKevin McCormack
- Morgan FreemanCharles Traughber
- Fred ThompsonFred Thompson
- Lisa BanesToni Greer
- Trey WilsonFBI Agent
- John CullumDeputy Attorney General
- Don HoodGovernor Blanton
- Clarence FelderJack Lowery
- Graham BeckelCharlie Benson
- Macon McCalmanMurray Henderson
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Briley
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Marie: A True Story: quick answers
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How long is Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Marie: A True Story is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Marie: A True Story on?
Marie: A True Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 September 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Marie: A True Story?
If you liked Marie: A True Story, try Walking Tall, All Day and a Night, The Shawshank Redemption.
Who directed Marie: A True Story?
Marie: A True Story (1985) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka.