Ordeal by Innocence

Donald Sutherland plays Dr. Arthur Calgary, a scientist who unwittingly becomes entangled in a murder investigation when he provides an alibi that could clear the name of a man wrongly accused of murder.

Faye Dunaway portrays Rachel Argyle, the matriarch of the wealth Argyle family whose life is turned upside down when a stranger appears with an alibi for her adopted son's murder.

Christopher Plummer takes on the role of Leo Argyle, the husband of Rachel Argyle, who becomes deeply affected by the reappearance of a man claiming to have evidence that could exonerate his late son.

Sarah Miles plays Mary Durant, a woman with a troubled past who is connected to the murdered individual, whose death comes under scrutiny once new evidence comes to light.

Ian McShane portrays Philip Durant, a man involved in the events surrounding the murder case who finds himself reexamining his actions and alliances as the truth slowly emerges.

Diana Quick takes on the role of Gwenda Vaughan, a member of the Argyle family who harbors secrets of her own and whose loyalties are tested as the investigation into the murder unfolds.

Annette Crosbie embodies Kirsten Lindstrom, a woman connected to the events of the murder case who must confront painful truths about her past involvement and potential impact on the outcome.

Michael Elphick plays Inspector Huish, the lead investigator tasked with solving the murder, whose dedication to uncovering the truth leads him down a path filled with unexpected revelations.

George Innes portrays Archie Leach, a key figure in the investigation who finds himself facing questions about his past actions and connections to the individuals involved in the case.

Valerie Whittington embodies Hester Argyle, a member of the Argyle family whose world is shaken by the reappearance of new evidence that challenges her understanding of the events surrounding the murder.

Phoebe Nicholls plays Tina Argyle, a member of the rich Argyle family whose life is thrown into turmoil by the revelations that come to light during the investigation into her brother's murder.

Michael Maloney portrays Micky Argyle, a pivotal character in the story whose actions and motivations come under scrutiny as the truth behind the murder case is slowly unraveled.