Legal Innocence (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1993, Legal Innocence is a crime and horror film directed by Cha Chuen-Yee, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a true story. A female bible student corresponds with a couple that is sent to prison after a goopy body is found in their apartment in a trunk filled with acid. After visiting the Wife, then the husband, she (Cecilia Yip) falls for him (Francis Ng) and begins to think that he is innocent. So she arranges for a defense team (with help from a catholic Church) to get him acquitted of the charges. Meanwhile a hard working detective (Anthony Wong) tries to convince the woman that he's guilty as hell. But he arranges to have a prison divorce and wedding behind bars. When she finds out the awful truth, how will she handle it?

Who’s in it. Legal Innocence stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Patrick Wong, Cecilia Yip Tung as Shirley Cheng, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Inspector Lau and Paul Chun Pui as Prosecutor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Legal Innocence has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Legal Innocence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Legal Innocence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Legal Innocence (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Legal Innocence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Legal Innocence worth watching?
Legal Innocence holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Legal Innocence?
Legal Innocence stars Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Cecilia Yip Tung, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Paul Chun Pui and Ivy Leung Si-Man.
When was Legal Innocence released?
Legal Innocence was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.