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From the Hip (1987)

PG 111 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   6 February 1987 (USA)
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Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm... See full summary »

Director:

Bob Clark

Writers:

David E. Kelley (screenplay), David E. Kelley (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins and John Hurt
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Judd Nelson ...
Robin 'Stormy' Weathers
Elizabeth Perkins ...
Jo Ann
John Hurt ...
Douglas Benoit
Darren McGavin ...
Craig Duncan
Dan Monahan Dan Monahan ...
Larry
David Alan Grier ...
Steve Hadley
Nancy Marchand ...
Roberta Winnaker
Allan Arbus Allan Arbus ...
Phil Ames
Edward Winter Edward Winter ...
Raymond Torkenson
Richard Zobel Richard Zobel ...
Matt Cowens
Ray Walston ...
1st Judge
Robert Irvin Elliott Robert Irvin Elliott ...
Scott Murray
Beatrice Winde Beatrice Winde ...
2nd Judge
Art Hindle ...
Lt. Matt Sosha
Priscilla Pointer Priscilla Pointer ...
Mrs. Martha Williams
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Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder. Written by Scott Minkin <sminkin@bbn.com>  

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Courtroom | Independent Film

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Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Az ügyvéd, aki szelet vetett és sikert aratott See more »

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$9,518,342 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG), Indian Neck See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

TV producer Steven Bochco hired writer David E. Kelley to write for his series L.A. Law after reading this script. See more »

Quotes

Robin 'Stormy' Weathers: Is this your idea of a pep talk?
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Connections

Referenced in "Psych: Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller? (#3.2)" (2008) See more »