"The Client" (1995) TV series 1995-1996

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Directors:

Daniel Attias
Steve Dubin

Writers:

Randy Anderson (writer)
Mitchell Binder (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

17 September 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Thriller

Plot:

This series was based on the book by John Grisham about Reggie Love, a lawyer, who just started her...

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

William Converse-Roberts	...	Dr. Gus Cardoni (6 episodes, 1995-1996)
Burke Moses	...	Jackson Love (6 episodes, 1995-1996)
David Michael Mullins	...	Lewis / ... (4 episodes, 1995-1996)
Derek McGrath		(4 episodes, 1996)
Mac Davis	...	Waldo Gaines (3 episodes, 1995-1996)
Allen Williams	...	Howard Straithe (3 episodes, 1995-1996)
Ray McKinnon	...	Lenny Barlow (3 episodes, 1995)
Thom Barry	...	Judge (3 episodes, 1996)
Emilio Borelli	...	Nick (3 episodes, 1996)
Cody Dorkin	...	Eric Gaines (2 episodes, 1995-1996)
Susan Gibney	...	Claudette Gaines (2 episodes, 1995-1996)
Terry Markwell	...	Marianne (2 episodes, 1995-1996)
Sterling Macer Jr.	...	Russell (2 episodes, 1995)
James McDonnell	...	Parker Cole (2 episodes, 1995)
Brian McNamara	...	Ted Porter (2 episodes, 1995)
F. William Parker	...	Judge Jeff / ... (2 episodes, 1995)
Brixton Karnes	...	Officer Brill (2 episodes, 1996)
Ed Krieger	...	Bailiff (2 episodes, 1996)
Stephen Meadows		(2 episodes, 1996)

Also Known As:

"John Grisham's The Client"

Runtime:

60 min | 60 min (20 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Warner Bros. Television

Movie Connections:

Spin off from The Client (1994)

Well done, especially an exceptional pilot.

Not enough people saw "John Grisham's 'The Client'" so it was overlooked and faded off TV screens pretty fast. I looked forward to each episode; however, the pilot was one of the best written and directed of its genre that I've ever seen. Wonderful characters, a reality of time and place and a genuine humanity distinguished it from the competition then and now. It pulled me in from the first frame. For me to remember it all this time says a lot.

A young boy is in trouble and the lawyer who helps him has a few messes of her own. She knows everyone in her small southern town and each relationship has its complications. I especially applaud JoBeth Williams, John Heard, the young boy, who I believe was Brad Renfrew, and Ossie Davis, who raises the bar every time he works. It's too bad not enough people saw this one.