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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story

  • 19991999
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
298
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Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999)
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Fact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man... Read allFact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man had previously been convicted of the same crime in 1983 and got off with probation.Fact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year old son. Seeking revenge, she turns to murder when she learns the man had previously been convicted of the same crime in 1983 and got off with probation.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
298
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  • Director
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Writer
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Stars
    • Christine Lahti
    • Mary Kay Place
    • Andrew Ducote
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Writer
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Stars
    • Christine Lahti
    • Mary Kay Place
    • Andrew Ducote
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    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Christine Lahti
    Christine Lahti
    • Ellie Nesleras Ellie Nesler
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Jan Martinezas Jan Martinez
    Andrew Ducote
    • Brandon Nesleras Brandon Nesler
    Robert Bockstael
    Robert Bockstael
    • Daniel Driveras Daniel Driver
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Jack Griffinas Jack Griffin
    Diana Reis
    • Jo Gravesas Jo Graves
    David Hemblen
    David Hemblen
    • Judge Polleyas Judge Polley
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Tony Serraas Tony Serra
    Ralph Small
    • District Attorneyas District Attorney
    Lillian Cummings
    • Becky Nesleras Becky Nesler
    Bruce Clayton
    Bruce Clayton
    • Preacheras Preacher
    Geoffrey Bowes
    Geoffrey Bowes
    • Probation Officeras Probation Officer
    Kevin Hicks
    • Defense Psychiatristas Defense Psychiatrist
    Elva Mai Hoover
    Elva Mai Hoover
    • Driver's Motheras Driver's Mother
    Aidan Devine
    Aidan Devine
    • Brandon's Fatheras Brandon's Father
    Kyra Harper
    Kyra Harper
    • Lynnas Lynn
    Trevor Bain
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Matthew Bennett
    Matthew Bennett
    • Psychiatrist, 1983as Psychiatrist, 1983
    • Director
      • Stephen Tolkin
    • Writer
      • Stephen Tolkin
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    • Trivia
      In 2002 Nesler was convicted of possession and supply of methamphetamine and served 4 years of a six year sentence. She died of breast cancer aged 56 on 30th December 2008. Her son Brandon had a troubled later life and in 2005, aged 23, he was convicted of murdering a neighbour (who cleaned their house) by beating him to death, on the very same day he had been released from a 30 day sentence for a previous attack on the same man. He was sentenced to 25 years to life and will not be eligible for parole until 2030 at the earliest , when he will be 48 years old.
    • Goofs
      Ellie Nesler is handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car. Once inside the car she attempts to hug her son and raises her left arm showing she is not handcuffed.
    • Quotes

      Ellie Nesler: [reading a letter] Here's a dollar fifty incase you need to buy more bullets.

    • Soundtracks
      YOU KNOW HIS NAME
      Words and Music by Stephen Tolkin

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    One Excellent Drama!
    I can't believe a movie can be this moving. This was a tremendous hard drama to watch, it expressed great love for a mother and her son. This movie was so powerful there are no other words to describe it. A mothers rage to protect her son, now that is drama! EVERYONE did an excellent job acting, even though we all hated the guy. Brandon did an excellent job also, displaying the victim. His performance was so believable. This is a movie for everyone looking for a good drama. The only thing i didnt like was the ending, did he kill his whole family or what? Anyway an excellent movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    • Jun 24, 1999

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Inocencia perdida
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • David Steinberg Entertainment
      • Jaffe/Braunstein Films
      • Pebblehut Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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