: C.J.'s girlfriend and Hunter's assistant, Ella Crystal (Amber Tamblyn), discovers Hunter’s tampering in a separate case, leading to his arrest and C.J.'s release. However, Ella soon discovers a darker truth: C.J. actually did murder the woman to prevent her from exposing a fake documentary he had previously made. His entire plan was a double-blind to eliminate a blackmailer while framing Hunter for "faking" evidence for a crime C.J. actually committed. Cast and Crew Description Mark Hunter Michael Douglas The corrupt District Attorney with political ambitions. C.J. Nicholas Jesse Metcalfe An investigative journalist who frames himself. Ella Crystal Amber Tamblyn An Assistant D.A. and C.J.'s romantic interest. Corey Finley Joel David Moore C.J.'s friend and colleague who helps with the scheme. Ben Nickerson Orlando Jones A serious police detective.
: During the trial, Hunter does indeed plant forensic evidence against C.J.. However, the plan falls apart when Corey is killed in a car accident and the exonerating video evidence is destroyed by Hunter's accomplice. C.J. is convicted and sentenced to death. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009)
(2009) is a crime thriller directed by Peter Hyams, starring Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe, and Amber Tamblyn. It is a modern remake of the 1956 film noir of the same name directed by Fritz Lang. Core Premise & Plot His entire plan was a double-blind to eliminate
: Peter Hyams handled all three major roles. Music : Composed by David Shire . Production & Reception release on September 11
: The movie was shot primarily in Shreveport and Benton, Louisiana , including the historic Caddo Parish Courthouse. It was Hyams' first film shot entirely using digital equipment ( Red cameras ).
The story follows C.J. Nicholas (Jesse Metcalfe), an ambitious investigative reporter who suspects that District Attorney Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas) is corrupt. Hunter has an impeccable conviction record and is a frontrunner for governor, but C.J. believes he is planting forensic evidence to secure guilty verdicts.
: It debuted in Spain in July 2009 and had a limited U.S. release on September 11, 2009.
