Above Suspicion (1994)

60% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
43% of users liked it
(1,689 ratings)

In this high-tension thriller, Christopher Reeves plays Dempsey Cain, a paralyzed detective (ironically, it was filmed a year before the tragic accident that would make him a quadriplegic) whose arrogance and penchant for perfectionism has alienated his family to the point that his wife Gail (Kim… More In this high-tension thriller, Christopher Reeves plays Dempsey Cain, a paralyzed detective (ironically, it was filmed a year before the tragic accident that would make him a quadriplegic) whose arrogance and penchant for perfectionism has alienated his family to the point that his wife Gail (Kim Cattrall) turns to his brother Nick (Edward Kerr) for love. Nick is also a cop, but unlike Dempsey, he tends to be irresponsible and sloppy. It was he who was responsible for Dempsey's paralysis. Dempsey knows that Nick and Gail are trysting. This coupled with his disability makes life unbearable. Wanting to end his life, but knowing that his million-dollar life insurance policy will not cover his suicide, he approaches Nick and Gail with the perfect solution -- to murder him and make it look like a burglary. Dempsey plans his demise to the nth degree. Unfortunately, despite his careful scheming, Dempsey makes one fatal flaw -- he did not include his suspicious, resentful and jealous colleague Allan Rhinehart (Joe Mantegna) into the equation and things go horribly awry. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Steven Schachter
Genres: Television, Drama, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: May 21, 1995 Wide
On DVD: Jan 7, 2003

Critic Reviews

Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
a fairly satisfying murder thriller, with a particularly memorable, well-acted climax
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
forgettable
Brandon Judell, PopcornQ
Co-written by Jerry Lazarus and William H. Macy, there's a nice surprise ending supplied, plus Cattrall's in the buff practicing for her upcoming Sex and the City role, Kerr is a hunky villain, and Reeve's nicely subdued in a role he thought he would neve

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Cast

            David Byron as Bruce

            Ron Canada as Captain

            Gerald Castillo as Lt. Matteos

            Kim Cattrall as Gail

            Peter Michael Goetz as Judge

            Clark Gregg as Randy

            Finola Hughes as Iris

            J.J. Johnston as Hank

            Timothy Landfield as Internal Affairs

            Marty Levy as Syd

            William H. Macy as Prosecutor (DA)

            Tony Mamet as Theater Manager

            Joe Mantegna as Rhinehart

            Sandy Martin as Waitress

            Joanna Miles as Laura

            Natalia Nogulich as Defense Attorney

            David Ralphe as Podium Speaker

            Christopher Reeve as Dempsey

            Lionel Mark Smith as Larry

            Ellis Williams as Evidence Attendant

            Geoffrey Rivas as Enrique

            Arthur Taxier as Doctor

            Holley Chant as Nancy

            Frank Medrano as De La Paz

            Edward Kerr
            
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