Thriller,Action,Crime
United States of America
Above Suspicion is a crime thriller movie directed by Phillip Noyce and written by Chris Gerolmo. The movie is based on Joe Sharkey's book of the same name, which tells the true story of an FBI agent's downfall. The story takes place in Pikeville, Kentucky, in the late 1980s.
The movie stars Emilia Clarke as Susan Smith, a local woman who becomes an informant for FBI agent Mark Putnam, played by Jack Huston. Susan is desperate to leave her impoverished life behind and sees an opportunity in Mark. Mark is a newly married FBI poster boy with a promising career ahead of him. He sees Susan as his chance to make a name for himself by taking down a drug ring in the area.
As Mark and Susan begin to work together, they soon develop a romantic relationship. The relationship becomes more complicated when Susan becomes pregnant with Mark's child. Mark wants to start a new life with Susan, but his wife Kathy, played by Sophie Lowe, is on to their affair. Kathy's discovery sets off a chain of events that leads to tragedy.
Mark's investigation of the drug ring leads him down a dangerous path, and he is soon in over his head. As he becomes more consumed by his obsession to take down the drug dealers, he ignores warnings from his colleagues and superiors. Mark's actions eventually lead to the death of Susan, and he is left to face the consequences of his actions.
Above Suspicion is a tense and gripping thriller that tells the chilling true story of Mark Putnam's downfall. It explores themes of power, corruption, and ambition, and the devastating consequences they can have. The movie is a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers and true crime stories.
