False Arrest

A woman living a privileged life with her husband and children sees her world collapse when she is arrested for her alleged involvement in a triple murder. Based on a documented case, the story follows her struggle within the American legal system as she attempts to prove her innocence and escape the death penalty. While evidence initially leads to a conviction, the assistance of a dedicated lawyer helps reveal a conspiracy.

Directed by Bill L. Norton, this 1991 television movie followed his earlier projects, Gargoyles and More American Graffiti. The production was a collaboration between the American Broadcasting Company, Leonard Hill Films, Joel Fields Productions, and Ron Gilbert Associates. The cast features Donna Mills as Joyce Lukezic, alongside Robert Wagner, Steven Bauer, Lane Smith, James Handy, and Dennis Christopher. Written by Andrew Laskos, the film has a runtime of 192 minutes.

The movie holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 392 votes.