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Overview

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7.2/10   8,043 votes
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Director:
Norman Jewison
Writers:
Valerie Curtin (written by) &
Barry Levinson (written by)
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Release Date:
25 December 1979 (Sweden) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller | Crime more
Tagline:
This man needs the best lawyer in town. But the problem is... he is the best lawyer in town.
Plot:
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is asked to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial. But if he doesn't do it, the judge will have him disbarred. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Film Veteran Kimball Dead At 75
 (From WENN. 13 October 2008, 11:59 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Pacino works his magic on an average film more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Al Pacino ... Arthur Kirkland

Jack Warden ... Judge Francis Rayford

John Forsythe ... Judge Henry T. Fleming
Lee Strasberg ... Sam Kirkland

Jeffrey Tambor ... Jay Porter

Christine Lahti ... Gail Packer
Sam Levene ... Arnie
Robert Christian ... Ralph Agee

Thomas G. Waites ... Jeff McCullaugh (as Thomas Waites)
Larry Bryggman ... Warren Fresnell

Dominic Chianese ... Carl Travers

Craig T. Nelson ... Frank Bowers
Victor Arnold ... Leo Fasci
Vincent Beck ... Officer Leary
Michael Gorrin ... Elderly Man
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Additional Details

Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This was 75-year old character actor Sam Levene's final film. It culminated a 40+ year acting career. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Arthur and the judge get coffee after the helicopter ride. How Arthur is wrapped in the blanket is consistent when seen from his point of view, but is different from when seen by the judge. more
Quotes:
Jeff McCullaugh: If everybody agrees I'm innocent, how come I'm going BACK to jail? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: 12 to the Moon (#6.24)" (1994) more
Soundtrack:
Something Funny Goin' On more

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11 out of 15 people found the following comment useful:-
Pacino works his magic on an average film, 28 March 2004

"...And Justice For All" is one of those well-intentioned movies that doesn't achieve the goal it was set out to accomplish. Having said this, the film is a good example of the way some lawyers truly do care about their clients and not intent on making a lot of money.

I now know why Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest film stars in Hollywood. With roles in "The Godfather," "Scent Of A Woman," "Heat," "Devil's Advocate" and "The Insider," Pacino has proven he is an actor with integrity and presence. The best thing about "...And Justice For All" was the true and genuine care that Pacino's character had for his clients.

The only thing I would change about this movie would be to narrow the storylines because it had a few too many to follow. With the number of subplots in this film, it was too difficult to pinpoint the main plot and enjoy the film outright.

Overall, this movie was good and I recommend it.

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