Physical Evidence
A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puzzle to find the missing link before time runs out.
Critics Sentiment
Trial reveals Farley's blackmail tapes and many enemies
Public defender Jenny Hudson is assigned to represent Joe
The film recovers from its weakest point when Jenny first meets Joe to peak during the trial revelations, gaining 2.5 points as the courtroom scenes showcase stronger performances.
Physical Evidence maintains a consistently mediocre reception throughout its runtime, with critics finding it a routine but watchable thriller. The film's low point comes early when Theresa Russell's wooden performance creates no chemistry with Reynolds, while it peaks during the courtroom sequences where both Reynolds and Ned Beatty deliver stronger work. Overall, reviewers saw it as forgettable but adequately crafted B-movie material.
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Burt Reynolds
Joe Paris
Theresa Russell
Jennifer "Jenny" Hudson
Ned Beatty
James Nicks
Kay Lenz
Deborah Quinn
Ted McGinley
Kyle
Tom O'Brien
Matthew "Matt" Farley
Kenneth Welsh
Harry Norton
Ray Baker
Strickler
Louis Negin
Jacob "Jake" Farley
Paul Hubbard
Burt Knight
Peter MacNeill
Brannigan
Barry Flatman
Brody
Malcolm Stewart
Ames
Kathy Michael McGlynn
Gladys
Don Granbery
Vincent Quinn
Angelo Rizacos
Tony Sklar
J. Winston Carroll
Samson
Lamar Jackson
Delmar Fraser
Larry Reynolds
Trial Judge
Laurie Paton
Mabel
Crew
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