The Gingerbread Man

"Based on an original story by John Grisham."

Jan 23 1998 R 1h 54m
Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a sexy, mysterious waitress troubled by psychopaths and dark family secrets.

Plot

Lawyer Rick Magruder has a one-night-stand affair with caterer Mallory Doss. He becomes hooked on her, and when he learns her nut-case father Dixon is threatening her, he puts the weight of his law firm behind Mallory, has Dixon arrested and subpoenas her ex-husband Pete to testify against Dixon in court. Dixon is sent to an asylum, but escapes from there and the lives of many people are in danger.

Written by

John Grisham, Clyde Hayes

Directed by

Robert Altman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Enchanter Entertainment, Island Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
12,209
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA