A scruffy and idealistic lawyer (Al Pacino) fights corruption and favouritism in the American judicial system during a controversial rape case.
Tangling with a tyrannical judge (John Forsythe), Pacino generates much power in a fascinating and compelling movie, featuring unforgettable performances and Norman Jewison’s well-paced direction.
First seen in prison where he’s serving time for contempt, Pacino’s attorney is a crusader, fighting corruption within his profession with a zeal that real-life lawyers can only dream of.
Watch out for a nice cameo by Lee Strasberg, the legendary Method acting teacher who starred as Pacino’s Jewish mobster rival in The Godfather, Part II.
Arthur Kirkland
Al Pacino
Judge Rayford
Jack Warden
Judge Fleming
John Forsythe
Grandpa Sam
Lee Strasberg
Jay Porter
Jeffrey Tambor
Gail Packer
Christine Lahti
Arnie
Sam Levene
Director
Norman Jewison
