...and justice for all.

"Once in a while someone fights back."

Oct 19 1979 R 1h 59m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.

Plot

When a judge is charged with rape, Arthur Kirkland is forced to defend him. Kirkland has had problems with the judge in the past, including one incident when the judge wrongly sentenced his client Jeff McCullaugh because of a technicality. Kirkland faces a moral and legal dilemma.

Written by

Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson

Directed by

Norman Jewison

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English, Ceský

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
42,062
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA