The Plain Truth

Starring:Mariska Hargitay, Alison Pill, Jan Niklas, Kate Trotter, Alec McClure, Robert Bockstael, Colin Fox, Jonathan LaPaglia, Laura Leigh Hughes, Catherine Disher, Andrew Martin-Smith, Christopher Ralph, Jeremy Akerman, Mauralea Austin, Nigel Bennett, Brian Heighton, Peter Blais, David Christoffel, Maria Rogers, Darcy Lindzon
Director: Paul Shapiro
Studio: Lifetime
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
A newborn is found dead in a serene, simple Amish farming community. Was it a tragic accident or could it be murder? That's the shocking question facing high-profile criminal lawyer Ellie Harrison (Mariska Hargitay), who ditches her self-indulgent city life to head to rural Pennsylvania. Ellie must defend an 18-year-old Amish girl, Katie (Alison Pill), who stands accused of killing her baby. Despite the surmounting evidence, the teen insists that she was never pregnant. While trying to learn her client's secrets, Ellie is forced to live with the Amish and attempts to break down the barriers of this very private society. Inspired by the best-selling Jodi Picoult novel of the same name.

DVD Features:
Deleted Scenes
Interviews:A look at the cast and crew of Plain Truth
TV Spot

Average customer rating:

A dissapointing movie from a wonderful novel!
The Plain Truth
Not bad but not the greatest either...
Spoiler Warning
The Book is Better

The Plain Truth
Starring: Mariska Hargitay , Alison Pill , Jan Niklas , Kate Trotter , and Alec McClure
Director: Paul Shapiro
Manufacturer: Lifetime
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0007LBM40
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Description

A newborn is found dead in a serene, simple Amish farming community. Was it a tragic accident or could it be murder? That's the shocking question facing high-profile criminal lawyer Ellie Harrison (Mariska Hargitay), who ditches her self-indulgent city life to head to rural Pennsylvania. Ellie must defend an 18-year-old Amish girl, Katie (Alison Pill), who stands accused of killing her baby. Despite the surmounting evidence, the teen insists that she was never pregnant. While trying to learn her client's secrets, Ellie is forced to live with the Amish and attempts to break down the barriers of this very private society. Inspired by the best-selling Jodi Picoult novel of the same name.

DVD Features:
Deleted Scenes
Interviews:A look at the cast and crew of Plain Truth
TV Spot

Customer Reviews:

A dissapointing movie from a wonderful novel!.......2007-04-11

While reading Jodi Picoult's novel, I could picture the scenes forming into a movie in my head. I then ran across it on here, and had to buy it.

All I can say is that I was very, very disappointed. The characters are not developed, the storyline is weak, and it was crammed into such a short time that it hurts the telling of what is a truly amazing story.

The Plain Truth .......2007-01-11

I purchased this movie because I am so impressed with the acting ability of Mariska Hargitay. She does an excellent job in this film and truly lives the part. The film is intriguing and emotional without raw sex or offensive language. It is thought provoking and a definitely a movie for our time. The surprise ending of the film and the non-verbal emotions expressed by Mariska are captivating.

Not bad but not the greatest either..........2006-09-14

Excellent acting from Mariska and Alison though this would've better as a two-or-three part mini series than a tv movie. Not a great adaptation of Jodie's book but not bad either. The script changed alot of things and omitted some. I recommend to fans of Mariska (great actress in all she does) but I suggest you read the book after watching the movie...

Spoiler Warning.......2006-06-27

If you enjoy watching a talented cast playing out a story steeped in Amish-phobic stereotypes, here's a movie for you. My favorite part is at the end: "Thank you so much for getting my daughter off the hook. As a thank you gift, please accept these bloody scissors I used while I murdered my grandchild."

The Book is Better.......2006-04-07

I bought this movie since I had read the book the movie was based on. The movie is somewhat differant from the book. I knew what the outcome was and was disappointed since the story wasn't like what I had read. Mariska Hargitay is very good but the other actors were okay. Wait until this movie comes out on TV or buy a used copy of the DVD. Better yet read the book.

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