THRILLER . 2006 . 1h 28m . 5.6/10

The Suspect_

"Betrayed. Accused. Hunted."

Fenton, California is shocked when local lawyer Paul James, a model citizen and house-father considering to stand in municipal elections, is shot in his instantly torched car in front of his home. His second wife Beth is arrested and charged after cash and the murder weapon, Paul's own gun, are found. Insurance investigator Jerry Calhoun, a former cop, on the case because Paul had a life insurance since three weeks, realizes lazy police detective Rhodes's utter incompetence. When Beth escapes, even step-daughter Robin still reports her to the police. Calhoun however makes sure the truth is discovered starting from blackmail and embezzlement Paul was involved in.

Starring Jamie Luner, Adrian Hough, Christian Bocher
5.6/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
2006
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Betrayed. Accused. Hunted.

Fenton, California is shocked when local lawyer Paul James, a model citizen and house-father considering to stand in municipal elections, is shot in his instantly torched car in front of his home. His second wife Beth is arrested and charged after cash and the murder weapon, Paul's own gun, are found. Insurance investigator Jerry Calhoun, a former cop, on the case because Paul had a life insurance since three weeks, realizes lazy police detective Rhodes's utter incompetence. When Beth escapes, even step-daughter Robin still reports her to the police. Calhoun however makes sure the truth is discovered starting from blackmail and embezzlement Paul was involved in.

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Cast
Jamie Luner stars as Beth James in The Suspect.
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Year context
The Suspect was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
Fenton, California is shocked when local lawyer Paul James, a model citizen and house-father considering to stand in municipal elections, is shot in his inst...
The Suspect is a Thriller, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

CAST (15)

Jamie Luner
Jamie Luner
Beth James
Adrian Hough
Adrian Hough
Paul
Christian Bocher
Christian Bocher
Jerry Calhoun
Taylor Reid
Taylor Reid
Robin James
Alf Humphreys
Alf Humphreys
Robert Owens
Brock Johnson
Brock Johnson
Taggert
John Tench
John Tench
Doug Zwick
L. Harvey Gold
L. Harvey Gold
Pete Bronski
Matthew Harrison
Matthew Harrison
Public Defender Green
Aaron Pearl
Aaron Pearl
Sergeant Miller
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Colonel Cowell
Greg Rogers
Greg Rogers
Phil Gold
LB
Lindsay Bourne
Bill Roberts
Roger Haskett
Roger Haskett
Auctioneer
Belinda Metz
Belinda Metz
Detective Rhodes

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (5 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Suspect about?
Fenton, California is shocked when local lawyer Paul James, a model citizen and house-father considering to stand in municipal elections, is shot in his instantly torched car in front of his home. His second wife Beth is arrested and charged after cash and the murder weapon, Paul's own gun, are found. Insurance investigator Jerry Calhoun, a former cop, on the case because Paul had a life insurance since three weeks, realizes lazy police detective Rhodes's utter incompetence. When Beth escapes, even step-daughter Robin still reports her to the police. Calhoun however makes sure the truth is discovered starting from blackmail and embezzlement Paul was involved in.
How long is The Suspect?
The Suspect has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Suspect?
The cast of The Suspect includes Jamie Luner, Adrian Hough, Christian Bocher, Taylor Reid, Alf Humphreys.
What is the rating of The Suspect?
The Suspect has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller TV Movie
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