Criminal Law (1988)
Anno di uscita: 1988
Nazione: Canada
Alternative Title: Наказателно право, Inocente ou Culpado, Der Frauenmörder, Mord i regnen, Ley criminal, La loi criminelle, 'Paranomos' nomos, Gyilkos törvény, Legge criminale, Haiiro no yougisha, Frikjent, Mroczny cien sprawiedliwosci, Assassinato à Chuva, Krivično pravo, Frikänd, Адвокат для убийцы, Inocente o culpable
Regista: Martin Campbell
Writer: Mark Kasdan
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Hilary Dwyer, Robert K. MacLean
Co-Producer: Ken Gord
Executive Producer: Derek Gibson, John Daly
Società: Hemdale Film Corporation, Northwood Productions
Genere: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Budget: 5.000.000
Premi & Simili
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Simile: N/A
Storia
In 'Criminal Law', wealthy defendant Martin Thiel stands trial for murder with attorney Ben Chase acting as his defense lawyer. Despite the brutal nature of the crime, Thiel is acquitted by a jury. However, barely a day later, another murder occurs with similarities to the first one. Chase surprisingly agrees to defend Thiel again but this time, his goal is not to secure an acquittal but to gather evidence that will definitively convict his client.
Riassunto
Directed by Martin Campbell in 1988, 'Criminal Law' is a Canadian thriller that explores the complexities of legal ethics. The film follows Boston attorney Ben Chase who finds himself entangled in a high-profile murder case involving wealthy defendant Martin Thiel. After Thiel's acquittal, another similar murder occurs, leading Chase to question his client's innocence and ultimately his role as a defense lawyer.
