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...And Justice for All. (1979)

R  119 min  -  Drama | Thriller | Crime   -  19 October 1979 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Norman Jewison
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 2 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino ...
Jack Warden ...
John Forsythe ...
Lee Strasberg ...
Grandpa Sam
Jeffrey Tambor ...
Christine Lahti ...
Gail Packer
Sam Levene Sam Levene ...
Arnie
Robert Christian Robert Christian ...
Ralph Agee
Thomas G. Waites ...
Jeff McCullaugh (as Thomas Waites)
Larry Bryggman ...
Warren Fresnell
Craig T. Nelson ...
Frank Bowers
Dominic Chianese ...
Carl Travers
Victor Arnold Victor Arnold ...
Leo Fauci
Vincent Beck Vincent Beck ...
Michael Gorrin Michael Gorrin ...
Elderly Man
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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>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Judge | Attorney | Rape | Affair | Lawyer  | See more »

Taglines:

This man needs the best lawyer in town. But the problem is... he is the best lawyer in town.

Genres:

Drama | Thriller | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

And Justice for All See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$33,300,000 (USA) (1979)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The closing courtroom scene was filmed on the first take. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Arthur and Gail argue about Jay appearing before the committee, Arthur's position on the pillow changes. In the same sequence, the position of the pillow itself also changes. See more »

Quotes

Arthur Kirkland: I don't need this jive ass put me on.
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Soundtracks

"Something Funny Goin' On"
Music by Dave Grusin
Lyrics by Alan Bergman (as Alan) and Marilyn Bergman
Sung by Zachary Sanders (as Zack Sanders) and the N.Y. Jailhouse Ensemble See more »