CBS
Directed by Corey Allen
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Warner Archive Collection)
Andrea Marcovicci is raped in her home. She is subject to uncomfortable questions from the police and an examination at the hospital. She later identifies the perpetrator in a line-up, as do several other women. Despite his uncanny resemblance, he proclaims his innocence. A public defender takes up his case. On a hot streak, he is determined to win at any cost. At the preliminary hearing he harasses Marcovicci which intimidates other witnesses, and the case starts to look like it will fall apart. Released on bail, another rape is committed and he is soon arrested. Everyone turns on him, including his lawyer and even his mom! During the ensuing trial, the real rapist is revealed to be... yep, a near-identical twin! Despite these ludicrous plot twists, this is not bad for a TV movie. Greg Mullavey stands out as the slimy lawyer. There is a long, gritty foot chase through a salvage yard.
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