
The Pardon

Plot Summary:
The true story of Toni Jo Henry, a woman tried for the crime of murder in 1942 in the state of Louisiana. Toni Jo, a product of childhood abuse and neglect, briefly discovers love and happiness that soon turns to despair when her husband Cowboy is sent to prison and she embarks on an ill-fated plan with an accomplice Arkie to free him. Because of her beauty, Toni Jo instantly becomes a notorious celebrity, drawing the unparalleled media attention of two highly publicized and sensational murder trials. Her story is a story of hope, a story of love and a story of redemption, as Toni Jo discovers the true strength within herself and, with the help of a priest, Father Richard is able to face her life with a calm and peace that defies explanation.
Director: Tom Anton
Running time: 2h
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Release date: 22 March 2013 (USA)
Cast: Jaime King, Jason Lewis, John Hawkes, Leigh Whannell, T.J. Thyne, M.C. Gainey, Tim Guinee, Douglas M. Griffin, Jeddah Danielle Salera, Sue Rock, Ed Bruce, Clay Chamberlin, Jackson Beals, Niki Spiridakos