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Tree of Hands

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Lauren Bacall, Paul McGann, and Helen Shaver in Tree of Hands (1989)
Drama

A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.

  • Director
    • Giles Foster
  • Writers
    • Ruth Rendell
    • Gordon Williams
  • Stars
    • Helen Shaver
    • Lauren Bacall
    • Malcolm Stoddard
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    161
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Giles Foster
    • Writers
      • Ruth Rendell
      • Gordon Williams
    • Stars
      • Helen Shaver
      • Lauren Bacall
      • Malcolm Stoddard
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver
    • Benet Archdale
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Marsha Archdale
    Malcolm Stoddard
    Malcolm Stoddard
    • Dr. Ian Raeburn
    Peter Firth
    Peter Firth
    • Terence
    Paul McGann
    Paul McGann
    • Barry
    Kate Hardie
    Kate Hardie
    • Carol
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Kostas
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Julia
    David Schofield
    David Schofield
    • Detective Inspector
    Amanda Dickinson
    • Molly
    Fiona McAlpine
    • Neighbour
    Julie Jupp
    • Neighbour's Daughter
    Sean Blowers
    Sean Blowers
    • Detective
    Allan Mitchell
    • Consultant
    Simon Prebble
    • Newscaster
    Barnaby Brown
    • Jason
    Charles Pountney
    • James
    Lucien Morgan
    Lucien Morgan
    • Harold Diamond
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Giles Foster
    • Writers
      • Ruth Rendell
      • Gordon Williams
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    6gridoon2025

    Flat but watchable

    "Innocent Victim" (1989) is a low-budget British adaptation of the Ruth Rendell novel "Tree Of Hands", which was later used as the basis for the French film "Betty Fisher and Other Stories" (2001). This earlier film is not as effective, or as well-organized (despite having fewer characters), as the later version, and it is flatly, unimaginatively directed by Giles Foster (mostly a television director). It still remains watchable, largely thanks to a committed performance by the underrated Helen Shaver, and the brief star-power turn of Lauren Bacall. Katie Hardie is also convincing as the "loose" Carol. **1/2 out of 4.
    10Carrigon

    I Loved This Movie!

    For a TV movie, this one was very good. A woman's son dies and due to some awful circumstances, she ends up taking care of a little boy who looks alot like her dead son. I won't spoil the ending here, but the plot moves along at a nice pace and the film has a really nice ending. If you like drama, this is a nice one. I wish I could find the film on tape. Lifetime cable channel has been known to rerun it from time to time, but the film has been renamed Innocent Victim for some unknown reason. I like the original title better. This film was based on the novel "Tree of Hands" by Ruth Rendell.

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    • Release date
      • May 1989 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Innocent Victim
    • Filming locations
      • Alperton Cemetery, Clifford Road, Alperton, Brent, London, England, UK(James' funeral)
    • Production companies
      • British Screen Productions
      • Granada Film Productions
      • Greenpoint Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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