Film
Criminal Law
1989· R· 1h 54m· Drama· Thriller
Ben Chase is an on-the-rise Boston attorney currently defending a wealthy client in a high-profile murder case. Martin Thiel is the wealthy young man on trial for a particularly brutal murder. The verdict sets Thiel free. Within 24 hours another grizzly and all-too-familiar murder has taken place with striking similarities to the first crime. Chase inexplicably agrees to act as his defense attorney; but this time it will be to gather evidence that will put away his client for good.
1989-04-28
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Key Crew
DirectorMartin Campbell
WriterMark Kasdan
ProducerHilary Dwyer
Director of PhotographyPhil Meheux
Original Music ComposerJerry Goldsmith
EditorChris Wimble
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Details
Released1989-04-28
Runtime1h 54m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosHemdale Film Corporation · Northwood Productions
Budget$5M
Box office$10M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesCanada
Rating5.6/10 · 132 votes
Original languageen
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