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Storyline
When a judge is charged with rape, Arthur Kirkland is forced to defend him. Kirkland has had problems with the judge in the past, including one incident when the judge wrongly sentenced his client Jeff McCullaugh because of a technicality. Kirkland faces a moral and legal dilemma. Written by
Melissa Portell <mportell@s-cwis.unomaha.edu>
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This man needs the best lawyer in town. But the problem is... he is the best lawyer in town.
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Trivia
According to director
Norman Jewison's audio-commentary, in legal circles the film was criticized for its portrayal and depiction of legal eagles, lawyers and judges. Jewison described the film as "a terrifying comedy".
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Goofs
When visiting his grandfather for the first time, the level of coffee in Arthur's cup changes between shots.
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Quotes
Arthur Kirkland:
I don't need this jive ass put me on.
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Connections
Spoofed in
Going Berserk (1983)
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Soundtracks
"Something Funny Goin' On"
Music by
Dave Grusin
Lyrics by
Alan Bergman and
Marilyn Bergman
Sung by
Zachary Sanders (as Zack Sanders) and the N.Y. Jailhouse Ensemble
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In this movie Al Pacino once again proves my point that he (Al Pacino) is one of the greatest actors off all time. By 1979 he had already pretty much proven this but never the less this is one of his best films yet. Even without Al Pacino this movie would be great.(Not near as great but never the less)I mean it is also very well directed and the screen play alone is magnificently written. So if you are a Pacino fan, or even if your not a Pacino fan i am telling you, that to die without seeing this movie is a sin.