as James Nicks: Marking his seventh film collaboration with Reynolds. Ted McGinley as Kyle: Jenny’s "annoying" fiancé.
as Joe Paris: A departure from his usual "smirking" roles, playing a weary and volatile ex-cop.
The film was a significant box office failure and received mostly negative reviews upon release. Physical Evidence (1989) - IMDb
The story follows (Burt Reynolds), a disgraced, alcoholic police officer who is suspended and subsequently accused of murdering a notorious extortionist named Jake Farley. Paris wakes up with no memory of the night in question and blood on his shirt, making him the prime suspect.
: Director, better known for his later success as the author of Jurassic Park . Critical and Commercial Reception
He is assigned a court-appointed public defender, (Theresa Russell), an ambitious lawyer looking for a high-profile case to advance her career. Despite Paris’s explosive temper and Hudson's initial skepticism, the two must work together to find the "missing link" in a deadly puzzle before Paris is convicted. Key Cast and Crew
is a 1989 American crime thriller directed by Michael Crichton , marking his final credit as a film director . Starring Burt Reynolds and Theresa Russell , the film was originally conceived as a sequel to the 1985 hit Jagged Edge . Plot Summary
as Jenny Hudson: A sharp, no-nonsense attorney.
