A 1985 American Biographical Drama directed by Roger Donaldson that has a political appointee (Sissy Spacek) in the parole board risking her career and life to exposure corruption.
The movie also stars Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman, Fred Thompson, John Cullum, Lisa Banes, Graham Beckel, and Macon McCalma.
It was released on September 25, 1985.
Tropes for the film:
- As Himself: Fred Thompson appears as himself in the film.
- Cardboard Box of Unemployment: Subverted. When the titular character is fired from her government job, she removes several boxes of files which could be useful for the ongoing FBI investigation. Shen then has an Oh, Crap! moment when she runs into a colleague, but he apparently thinks she's just clearing out her desk and helps her carry the boxes to her car.
- Historical Domain Character:
- Marie Ragghianti, whistleblower in the 'clemency for cash' scandal.
- Gov. Ray Blanton, behind the scandal.
- One-Word Title: Marie.
