Beyond the Call
Russell Gates (David Strahairn) is a Vietnam veteran sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer. Pam O'Brien (Sissy Spacek), his childhood sweetheart, is shocked to learn this and does not believe he could commit such a crime. She writes to him, much to the chagrin of her husband Keith, and becomes obsessed with the case, exploring every avenue that may still be open to the doomed man. Her marriage and family suffer as a result of her visits to the prison.
Released: 1996-06-23
Genre:
Drama