The Trust

The Trust

120 mins | Drama, Crime, History | April 23, 1993

In this true life murder mystery, we know early on "whodunnit" (the butler, actually), but the surprising charm in the story stems from the fact that the lawyer is honest and morally upright. The story of William Marsh Rice and his legacy, Rice University, where much of the film was shot.

The Trust

120 mins | Drama, Crime, History | April 23, 1993

The Trust
In this true life murder mystery, we know early on "whodunnit" (the butler, actually), but the surprising charm in the story stems from the fact that the lawyer is honest and morally upright. The story of William Marsh Rice and his legacy, Rice University, where much of the film was shot.
Producers Quadrangle Films
Original title The Trust
Directors Neil Havens
Writers J. Douglas Killgore

Cast

Karen Black

as Maria Vandermeer

Harold Suggs

as William Marsh Rice

Suzanne Savoy

as Alice Graham Baker

Sam Bottoms

as James Baker

Jon Bruno

as Albert Patrick

Charles Charpiot

as Capt. McKlusky

Joseph Lockett

as Bank Manager

Michael Lorre

as Charlie Jones

Jim Bernhard

as Mr. Swenson

Valerie Davis

as Joy

Luis Lemus

as James Osborne

Glay Posch

as Saloon Singer

Randel B. Smith

as Bank Clerk (uncredited)