The Trust is a 1993 American film depicting the story of William Marsh Rice's mysterious death in 1900 and the people involved with it.
The movie focuses on Mr. Patrick's actions after the crime as well as the investigation led by James Baker.
The story is based partially in fact but has elements taken from theories developed through the years.
The film was shot on location at the university and the Houston surrounding area.
It was produced by Quadrangle Productions and co-directed by Neil Havens and Douglas Kilgore, who also wrote the screenplay based on his own play.