“Conviction” is a film from 2010 that involves a mix of biography and crime. The movie tells the story of a hardworking mother who goes through law school to aid her wrongly accused brother of murder after he ran out of options to overturn his conviction through public advocates. The prominent roles in the film are Hilary Swank as Betty Anne Waters, Sam Rockwell as Kenny Waters, and Thomas D. Mahard as the Law Professor.
Where it Filmed?
The “Conviction” movie was largely shot in various locations in Michigan, USA. The exact filming places include Jackson, Southern Michigan Correctional Facility in Blackman Township, Dexter, Ypsilanti, and Chelsea. Besides, all the filming took place in February 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hilary Swank | Betty Anne Waters |
| Sam Rockwell | Kenny Waters |
| Owen Campbell | Ben |
| Conor Donovan | Richard |
| Laurie Brown | Law Professor 2 |
| John Pyper-Ferguson | Aidan |
| Minnie Driver | Abra Rice |
| Ele Bardha | Don |
| Melissa Leo | Nancy Taylor |
| Rusty Mewha | Desk Sergeant |
| Marc Macaulay | Officer Boisseau |
| Bailee Madison | Young Betty Anne |
| Tobias Campbell | Young Kenny |
| Frank Zieger | Boyfriend |
| J. David Moeller | Grandpa |
| Scott Philyaw | Cop |
| Karen Young | Elizabeth Waters |
| Loren Dean | Rick |
| Clea DuVall | Brenda Marsh |
| Tobiasz Daszkiewicz | Guy in Bar |
| Iris Ingram | Guy’s Girlfriend |
| John Lepard | Minister |
| Jake Andolina | State Trooper |
| Talia Balsam | Prosecuting Attorney |
| Wallace Bridges | Global Van Lines Witness |
| Marty Bufalini | Defense Attorney |
| Doug Hamilton | Medical Examiner |
| Sarab Kamoo | Blood Expert |
| Juliette Lewis | Roseanna Perry |
| Michele Messmer | Mrs. Brow |
| Annabel Armour | Social Service Woman |
| Heather Kozlakowski | Jury Foreman |
| Matt Hollerbach | Law Student |
| Zack Fealk | Law Student 2 |
| Linda Hurd | Bar Exam Woman |
| Michael Liu | Huy Dao |
| Paul Burt | Prison Guard ‘Stash’ |
| York Griffith | Desk Sergent 2 |
| Gordon Michaels | Lt. Daniels |
| Alana Jo Beckman | Neighborhood Girl |
| Ethan Cutkosky | Neighborhood Boy |
| Jane Alderman | Mrs. Halloran |
| Peter Gallagher | Barry Scheck |
| Janet Ulrich Brooks | Dr. McGilvray |
| Gary Davis | Prison Guard 2 |
| Rick LeFevour | Prison Guard 3 |
| Ari Graynor | Mandy Marsh |
| Linda Boston | Release Judge |
| Julia Ho | Reporter 2 |
| Peter Carey | Reporter 3 |
| Melissa Bickerton | Admissions Counselor |
| Kelly Bacon | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Jodi Gabrielle Beals | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Nicole Blaszczyk | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Keith Cameron | Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Steven Clark | College Student (uncredited) |
| Dylan Copp | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Donavan Darius | Ayer Cop (uncredited) |
| David Galler | Corrections Officer (uncredited) |
| Carri Jarvis | (uncredited) |
| Stacy Langenkamp | Jake (uncredited) |
| Megan Maczko | Jocelyn (uncredited) |
| Runako Marshall | Courthouse Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Jessica McLarty | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Jordan Monaghan | Gum Chewing Girl (uncredited) |
| Gino Raona | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Laith Salim | Bar Exam Student (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Scott Basham | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Rohen Shah | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Alissa Shelton | Law Student (uncredited) |
| Marq Speck | Sibling (uncredited) |
| Morris Lee Sullivan | Warden / NYC Driver (uncredited) |
| Steven Sutherland | Law Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The star cast of the movie verifies as complete. Supporting roles were carried out by actors like Owen Campbell, Conor Donovan, Laurie Brown, John Pyper-Ferguson, Minnie Driver, Ele Bardha, Melissa Leo, Rusty Mewha, and Marc Macaulay among others. The film was successful upon release, garnering 9 awards and another 10 nominations. It also garnered feedback from 114 users and 165 critics during its run in theaters.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Jackson, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.245869
- Longitude: -84.40134619999999
- Place ID: ChIJa3szPlklPYgRUdWbjjKmRc4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jackson, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Dexter, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.33836970000001
- Longitude: -83.8885552
- Place ID: ChIJ3ardGka0PIgRa43jSjiyIHc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Dexter, MI 48130, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2411499
- Longitude: -83.61299389999999
- Place ID: ChIJrfq42W2oPIgRUTRKX0D3xvk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ypsilanti, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Chelsea, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.3180919
- Longitude: -84.0205029
- Place ID: ChIJ6dVW_pTNPIgRT5cF-_k13Ew
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
