Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture Movie Review 1990

Photographer Scheider is hired by a convicted man to take a picture of his execution. Hours before the event, Scheider uncovers evidence that leads him to believe the man is innocent. He then embarks in a race against time to save him. Adapted by Doug Magee from his book "Slow Coming Dark." Unpretentious, tough drama.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 104 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Race Against Time, Rebel With a Cause, Shutterbugs

Screenplay

Doug Magee

Cast

Roy Scheider, Bonnie Bedelia, Robert Carradine, Andre Braugher, Arliss Howard

Cinematography

Bojan Bazelli

Director

Frank Pierson

Music

James Newton Howard

Producer

William Sackheim, HBO Pictures