Some really good acting...
I saw this again recently and think William Forsyth as Ferlin Laroux, and Dennis Farina as the prosecutor were just excellent. Also, the middle son, Jay Underwood, was so natural with his acting, The whole cast was pretty outstanding. I want to see Cruel Doubt now, also based on one of Joe McGinnis's books, and also starring Forsythe and Farina.
Dini