The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.The true-crime story leading to the first-ever conviction of an F.B.I. Agent for murder.
Landon Durrence
- Susan's Son
- (as Landon Elijah Durrence)
Nettie Kraft
- Joe Bea's Mother
- (as Nettie Mae Kraft)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe true story took place in Pikeville, Kentucky, most famously known as the home of the Hatfields and McCoys. However, most of the film is set in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the Appalachian Mountains, which is most well-known as the setting of the FX series "Justified" (2010).
- GoofsPolygraphs are not used in confessions. Confessions are verbal, then written. If the FBI do use a polygraph they don't have the subject telling a story. The ONLY responses during a polygraph are "Yes" or "No."
- Quotes
Susan Smith: That's the way the devil comes. He don't come to you as evil. He don't come to you on fire. He comes as everything you ever wanted. He comes to you as you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Projector: Above Suspicion (2019) (2021)
- SoundtracksHow Lordy, What Have I Done
Written by Jared Tuten, David Beeson, Paul Lidel, Brett McCormick, Jason McMaster & Bruce Rivers
Performed by Broken Teeth
Courtesy of Ledbetter Entertainment
By arrangement with Ford Music Services
Featured review
Above suspicion is such a mild title for this explosive film!
As Susan Smith - Emilia Clarke - narrates this story, her hometown of Pikeville KY might be one of those at the bottom of the world. Once a coal mining place, that train has passed and there are few opportunities to make a decent wage. One is drug peddling, which is the choice of Susans ex husband, Cash. She and the children still live with him, despite divorce, because times are hard. However, one day Susan spies a way to better herself. Good looking, newby FBI agent Mark has come to town to solve a series of bank robberies and more. He is looking for informants and casts his eye on Susan. He promises cash and witness protection. But, she wants more. She wants HIM, even though he's a family man. They are soon an item, even though they aren't not dreaming the same dream. How can anything but tragedy be the result ? This absorbing film is based on true events. Clarke, a star of Game of Thrones, transforms herself into a Southern Siren. The rest of the cast, the settings and the direction are very fine. Here is a movie to tantalize the viewer in a big way.
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- inkblot11
- May 5, 2023
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $25,396
- Runtime1 hour 44 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1
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