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Criminal Law

  • R
  • 1989
  • 1h 54m
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 5.6

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.

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Storyline

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.

Cast

Gary OldmanBen Chase
Kevin BaconMartin Thiel
Tess HarperDetective Stillwell
Karen YoungEllen Faulkner
Joe Don BakerDetective Mesel
Sean McCannJacob Fischer
Ron LeaGary Hull
Michael SinelnikoffProfessor Clemens
Karen WoolridgeClaudia Curwen
Ali GironIsabel Fuertes
Rob RoyEthan Parks
Terrence LabrosseJudge
Barbara JonesSandra Massina
Jeannie WalkerMrs. Monroe
Tyrone BenskinJackson
Johnny CuthbertHal Keeler

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