Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a 2009 crime drama remake of the 1956 noir film with the same name. The storyline revolves around a writer’s attempt to expose a corrupt district attorney which takes an unforeseen turn. Notable performances were by Jesse Metcalfe as C.J. Nicholas, Amber Tamblyn as Ella Crystal, and Michael Douglas as Mark Hunter, with Peter Hyams handle both directing and writing alongside Douglas Morrow. What’s intriguing about the movie is the locations where it was shot, carrying us along a journey from America’s deep south to the vast lands of Canada.
Where it Filmed?
The movie’s filming spanned multiple locations across United States and Canada. Key shooting locations were Shreveport and Benton in Louisiana, USA, along with parts of Canada including Winnipeg. The entire filming was carried out within a span of a little above a month, starting on March 2, 2008, and wrapping up by April 11, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jesse Metcalfe | C.J. Nicholas |
| Amber Tamblyn | Ella Crystal |
| Michael Douglas | Mark Hunter |
| Joel David Moore | Corey Finley |
| Orlando Jones | Ben Nickerson |
| Sewell Whitney | Martin Weldon |
| David Jensen | Gary Spota |
| Krystal Kofie | Taieesha |
| Ryan Glorioso | Animal Shelter Attendant |
| Jon McCarthy | Detective Rawley |
| Grant James | Aaron Wakefield |
| Eric Gipson | Allen |
| Gerry May | Anchorman |
| Carl Savering | Bailiff |
| Kelvin Payton | Cameraman |
| Michele Williams | Danielle |
| Arlando Smith | Dell |
| Dan Harville | Deputy |
| Fred Ellis | Forensics Expert |
| Wallace Merck | Gilbert Romans |
| Michlle White Lafitte | Kelly Gertner |
| Robert Larriviere | Kevin Tarlow |
| Edrick Browne | Manager |
| David Born | Property Sergeant |
| Jeff Ferrell | Reporter #2 |
| Andrei Constantinescu | Bruce Stern |
| John McConnell | Vernon Green |
| Meade Patton | Detective Riddick |
| Sarah Kearney | Anchorwoman |
| Robin McGee | Soundman |
| Sigal Diamant | Maralyn |
| Michael C. ‘Mike’ Allen | Couple W / Dog – Animal Shelter Scene (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Brown | Courtroom Clerk (uncredited) |
| Crystal Brown-Tatum | Newsroom Reporter (uncredited) |
| Michael Byrnes | Cop (uncredited) |
| M Charlotte Cheatham | Extra (uncredited) |
| Kip Cummings | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Benjamin David Dennis | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gary D. Earl | Bass Pro Shop Patron (uncredited) |
| Ron Fagan | Newspaper Man (uncredited) |
| La Roza Gant | Juror #1 (uncredited) |
| Deborah R. Jones | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Lori Knighton | Newsroom / Counsilman (uncredited) |
| Mike Martindale | Juror (uncredited) |
| Krystal Mayo | Newsroom Reporter (uncredited) |
| Lee Ann McDade | Audience Member at Dog Show (uncredited) |
| James B. McDaniel | Juror #1 (uncredited) |
| Dina Merrill | Woman in Courtroom (uncredited) |
| Dennis W. Murphy | Newsroom Reporter / Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| James Harlon Palmer | News Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Ashley-Anne Parker | Court Goer (uncredited) |
| James Paul | Victim’s Parent (uncredited) |
| Erika Perez | Juror (uncredited) |
| Jeannie Perrin | Federal Employee (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Riser | Juror (uncredited) |
| Chuck Vail | Juror #6 (uncredited) |
| Lawrence Varnado | Detective Hollis (uncredited) |
| Amanda Smoak Weisner | Spota’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Brent Weisner | Asst. District Attorney (uncredited) |
| Steven Whitemon | Self (uncredited) |
| Steven E. Williams | Courthouse Attorney / Court Goer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Not only is “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” a remake of the 1956 noir film, but it also showcases a strong cast with Jesse Metcalfe, Amber Tamblyn, and Michael Douglas.
- Peter Hyams not only directed the movie but also contributed its script along with Douglas Morrow.
- The movie was filmed in multiple striking locations, including Shreveport and Benton in Louisiana, USA, and Winnipeg, Canada. However, despite the diverse shooting locales, the entire filming was completed within just over a month.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 32.5251516
- Longitude: -93.7501789
- Place ID: ChIJH-mYF40qMYYR3ZykhxYsvS4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shreveport, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Benton, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 32.6948677
- Longitude: -93.7418454
- Place ID: ChIJo0sTncw0MYYRII38qUzMqa4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Benton, LA 71006, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Winnipeg, Canada
- Latitude: 49.8954221
- Longitude: -97.1385145
- Place ID: ChIJESsa-ftz6lIRZMq5xvoaKis
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.5190775
- Longitude: -91.5208624
- Place ID: ChIJZYIRslSkIIYRA0flgTL3Vck
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Louisiana, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Canada
- Latitude: 56.130366
- Longitude: -106.346771
- Place ID: ChIJ2WrMN9MDDUsRpY9Doiq3aJk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canada
- Timezone: America/Regina
