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Legal Eagles

  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
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ComedyCrimeRomance

A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.

  • Director
    • Ivan Reitman
  • Writers
    • Ivan Reitman
    • Jim Cash
    • Jack Epps Jr.
  • Stars
    • Robert Redford
    • Debra Winger
    • Daryl Hannah
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Ivan Reitman
      • Jim Cash
      • Jack Epps Jr.
    • Stars
      • Robert Redford
      • Debra Winger
      • Daryl Hannah
    • 51User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Legal Eagles
    Trailer 0:31
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    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Robert Redford in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Daryl Hannah, Robert Redford, and Debra Winger in Legal Eagles (1986)
    Legal Eagles (1986)

    Top cast

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    Robert Redford
    Robert Redford
    • Tom Logan
    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Laura Kelly
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Chelsea Deardon
    Brian Dennehy
    Brian Dennehy
    • Cavanaugh
    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Victor Taft
    Steven Hill
    Steven Hill
    • Bower
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Blanchard
    John McMartin
    John McMartin
    • Forrester
    Jennifer Dundas
    Jennifer Dundas
    • Jennifer Logan
    • (as Jennie Dundas)
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Judge Dawkins
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Carol Freeman
    Sara Botsford
    Sara Botsford
    • Barbara
    David Hart
    David Hart
    • Marchek
    James Hurdle
    • Sebastian Dearden
    Gary Howard Klar
    Gary Howard Klar
    • Hit Man
    • (as Gary Klar)
    Christian Clemenson
    Christian Clemenson
    • Clerk
    Bart Burns
    Bart Burns
    • Judge #1
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Reporter
    • Director
      • Ivan Reitman
    • Writers
      • Ivan Reitman
      • Jim Cash
      • Jack Epps Jr.
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the end credits, one can see that one of the works of art used in the film is from the collection of Cary Grant. As Grant would pass away the same year of the film's release, 1986, this would be one of his last screen credits.
    • Goofs
      The bomb left by Taft in the warehouse has a digital countdown clock, yet it ticks as if it is a mechanical clock.
    • Quotes

      Tom Logan: Ladies and gentlemen, Chelsea Deardon didn't kill Victor Taft. The prosecution has suggested a possible motive, but one based on hearsay, conjecture and circumstantial evidence. Evidence that appears to have some substance, but upon closer examination, will prove to have no relevance whatsoever to this case.

      [stops and looks at the jury]

      Tom Logan: You're not buying this, are you? You're not listening to a word I'm saying. Yeah? Guess what? I don't blame you. After listening to Mr. Blanchard lay out the prosecution's evidence, even I'M convinced my client murdered Victor Taft.

      [murmurs of surprise in the courtroom]

      Tom Logan: After all, if I had found Victor Taft, dead on the floor, and Chelsea Deardon's fingerprints on the weapon, there isn't much that would convince ME she isn't guilty. Look, let's save ourselves a lot of time. Let's be honest. There are better things we could be doing. Who thinks Chelsea Deardon's guilty?

    • Alternate versions
      SPOILER: The syndicated broadcast version offers a considerably changed ending, in which the Daryl Hannah character goes from being innocent of murder to being guilty of one of the murders. (There are also differently edited versions of the Chelsea-is-guilty ending.)
    • Connections
      Featured in Rod Stewart: Love Touch (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Touch
      Performed by Rod Stewart

      Written by Mike Chapman, Holly Knight and Gene Black

      Available exclusively on Warner Bros. Records

    User reviews51

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    Birds of the Law
    It's far from perfect but 'Legal Eagles' is quite nostalgic and entertaining. The story is very contrived especially with so many plot holes and the characters aren't fully fleshed out either but it has a very noire style approach and does keep you in suspense. The humour also works quite well. On the technical side it's a decently made film, nothing too flashy which is good. I also liked the presentation of the art world.

    No matter what one says about 'Legal Eagles', for me the highlight is easily Robert Redford and a very cute Debra Winger. Both actors are spellbinding, delivering subtle and charming performances. As performers, they just look so comfortable with each other. Their chemistry is amazing and their scenes, especially their on-screen banter, are a delight to watch.

    Daryl Hannah's role is sketchy but she looks sizzling and I enjoyed her sequences with Redford and the scene where she demonstrates her art. Brian Dennehy is wasted. Terence Stamp is adequate.

    So yes, it's got its flaws but how can you not enjoy it for Redford and Winger?
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    4
    • Chrysanthepop
    • Mar 24, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Staatsanwälte küsst man nicht
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Mirage Enterprises
      • Northern Lights Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $49,851,591
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,043,360
      • Jun 22, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $93,151,591
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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