A cynical former civil liberties attorney now reduced to "specializing" in defending drug dealers becomes transformed by an eight-year-old murder case.
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| James Woods | ... |
Eddie Dodd
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| Robert Downey Jr. | ... |
Roger Baron
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| Margaret Colin | ... |
Kitty Greer
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| Yuji Okumoto | ... |
Shu Kai Kim
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| Kurtwood Smith | ... |
Robert Reynard
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| Tom Bower | ... |
Cecil Skell
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| Miguel Fernandes | ... |
Art Esparza
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| Charles Hallahan | ... |
Vincent Dennehy
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Sully Diaz | ... |
Maraquilla Esparza
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Misan Kim | ... |
Mrs. Kim
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| John Snyder | ... |
Chuckie Loeder
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| Luis Guzmán | ... |
Ortega
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| Graham Beckel | ... |
Sklaroff
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| Tony Haney | ... |
Montell
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| Joel Polis | ... |
Dean Rabin
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Will Marchetti | ... |
Judge Quealy
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Maureen McVerry | ... |
Billy
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Abigail Van Alyn | ... |
Connie Dennehy
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| Deborah Offner | ... |
Laura Gayley
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| Thomas Wagner | ... |
Tommy
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| Richard Fancy | ... |
Ballistics Expert
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| Kurt Fuller | ... |
George Ballistics
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| Chung Ginger | ... |
Translator
(as Ginger Chung)
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Thelton E. Henderson | ... |
Judge Baum
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| Gerry Bamman | ... |
Brian Nevins
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Charles Dean | ... |
Detective #1
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| Gustave Johnson | ... |
Detective #2
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Cab Covay | ... |
Teardrop
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Tony Abatemarco | ... |
Glen Fulton
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Ken Grantham | ... |
Cecil's Judge
(as Kenneth Grantham)
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| Ralph Peduto | ... |
Court Officer
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| Margot Rose | ... |
Ms. Jessum
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Jan Michael Shultz | ... |
Lindeman
(as Jan Shultz)
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| George Maguire | ... |
Maitre'd
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| David J. Espinosa | ... |
Corrections Officer
(as David Espinosa)
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Conrad Dunn | ... |
Slim Jim
(as George Jenesky)
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Sean O'Brien | ... |
Clyde Gruner
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| Cully Fredricksen | ... |
Scarecrow
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Taylor Gilbert | ... |
Reynard's Receptionist
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Peter Anthony Jacobs | ... |
Reporter
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Stu Klitsner | ... |
Magnate
(as Stu Klitsher)
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| David Booth | ... |
Minister
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| Peter Fitzsimmons | ... |
Court Clerk
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Jarrett Sullivan | ... |
Boy
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Michael E. Stone | ... |
Client
(as Michael Stone)
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| Chris Jorie | ... |
Assistant D.A.
(as Chris Jorie)
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| Karen A. Brown | ... |
West Village Rocker (uncredited)
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| Darryl Fong | ... |
Jimmy Chin (uncredited)
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| Theodore Carl Soderberg | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joseph Ruben | ||
Written by
| Wesley Strick | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Patrick Crowley | ... | co-producer |
| Lawrence Lasker | ... | producer |
| Walter F. Parkes | ... | producer |
| Peter Rosten | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Brad Fiedel | ||
Cinematography by
| John Lindley | ... | director of photography (as John W. Lindley) |
Editing by
| George Bowers | ||
Editorial Department
| Patricia A. Galvin | ... | assistant editor (as Patricia Galvin) |
| Robert Grahamjones | ... | assistant editor |
| Lauren A. Schaffer | ... | first assistant editor (as Lauren Schaffer) |
| Doron Shauly | ... | apprentice editor |
| Robert Wait | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Roger La Prairie | ... | telecine colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Karen Rea | ||
Production Design by
| Lawrence Miller | ||
Art Direction by
| Jim Pohl | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jim Poynter | ||
Costume Design by
| Erica Edell Phillips | ||
Makeup Department
| Joseph Coscia | ... | hair stylist: New York (as Joe Coscia) |
| Deborah Figuly | ... | makeup artist |
| Candace Neal | ... | hair stylist |
| Allen Weisinger | ... | makeup artist: New York (as Alan Weisinger) |
Production Management
| Nan Bernstein Freed | ... | unit production manager: New York (as Nan Bernstein) |
| Whitney Green | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julie A. Bloom | ... | second second assistant director (as Julie Bloom) |
| Annie Spiegelman | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael E. Steele | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Steele) |
| Stephen Wertimer | ... | second assistant director: New York (as Steve Wertimer) |
Art Department
| Rodney Armanino | ... | construction foreman |
| William Beck | ... | set designer |
| Richard W. Clot | ... | construction coordinator (as Rich Clot) |
| Elisa Nevel Demarest | ... | scenic artist: New York |
| Claudette Didul | ... | art researcher: New York |
| Tim Galvin | ... | art director: New York |
| Stephen J. Gardner | ... | set dresser (as Steve Gardner) |
| Gilbert H. Gertsen | ... | construction coordinator: New York (as Gilbert Gertsen) |
| Elizabeth Hamilton | ... | head scenic artist |
| Harley Jessup | ... | illustrator |
| Steven J. Jordan | ... | set decorator: New York (as Steven Jordan) |
| Chris H. Kelly | ... | carpenter |
| Len Morganti | ... | storyboard artist |
| Billy Puzo | ... | master scenic artist: New York |
| Gary E. Roloff | ... | set dresser (as Gary Roloff) |
| Philip Saccio | ... | prop master: New York |
| Michelle Souza | ... | property master |
| J. Michael Speakman | ... | assistant props |
| Eric Stepper | ... | assistant props: New York |
| Don Watson | ... | leadman |
| Lisa Winick | ... | stand-by scenic artist: New York |
| Jennifer Clinard | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Lisa Devlin | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Donald E. Kerns | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Jack Kostelnik | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| James Ashwill | ... | foley mixer (as Jim Ashwill) |
| Kevin Bartnof | ... | foley artist |
| Tom Bellfort | ... | sound editor |
| Lon Bender | ... | supervising sound editor (as Lon E. Bender) |
| Neal Burger | ... | sound editor |
| Michael Evje | ... | production sound mixer |
| Dan Gleich | ... | boom operator |
| Avram D. Gold | ... | sound editor (as Avram Gold) |
| Devon Heffley Curry | ... | adr editor (as Devon Heffley-Curry) |
| Chris Hogan | ... | sound editor |
| Randy Kelley | ... | sound editor |
| Larry Kemp | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Lou Kleinman | ... | sound editor |
| Mark R. La Pointe | ... | sound editor (as Mark La Pointe) |
| Mary Jo Lang | ... | sound recordist |
| George Reinhardt | ... | cable person |
| Daniel Rosenblum | ... | sound mixer: New York |
| Wylie Stateman | ... | sound editor |
| Alicia Stevenson | ... | foley artist |
| Mel Zelniker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Hugo Weng | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John McLeod | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Rocky Capella | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jim Lovelett | ... | stunt coordinator: New York |
| Rocky Capella | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Kevin Larson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Lyons | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Johnny Martin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Mike Martinez | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Randell Dennis Widner | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Phil Bray | ... | still photographer |
| Richard L. Carden | ... | dolly grip (as Rick Carden) |
| Dave Childers | ... | dolly grip |
| Robert Dalva | ... | still photographer: period stills |
| Greg Davies | ... | gaffer |
| Brad Edmiston | ... | assistant steadicam operator |
| Thomas Ford | ... | best boy electric: New York |
| Walt Fraser | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Tom Gilligan | ... | best boy grip: New York (as Thomas Gilligan) |
| Tony C. Jannelli | ... | camera operator: New York (as Tony Jannelli) |
| Lawrence Karman | ... | first assistant camera (as Larry Karman) |
| Billy Kerwick | ... | grip |
| Jay Levy | ... | first assistant camera: New York |
| Larry McConkey | ... | steadicam operator: New York |
| Deborah Morgan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Randy Nolen | ... | steadicam operator |
| Douglas Pellegrino | ... | second assistant camera: New York (as Doug Pellegrino) |
| Bobby Powell | ... | best boy |
| Ed Quinn | ... | key grip: New York (as Edwin Quinn) |
| Patrick Riley | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Peter Thomas | ... | key grip |
| Jon R. Tower | ... | gaffer: New York (as Jon Tower) |
| Barry Wetcher | ... | still photographer / still photographer: New York |
| Michael Whitehurst | ... | best boy grip |
| Kenneth Zunder | ... | camera operator (as Ken Zunder) |
| Kjell Ness | ... | genny operator (uncredited) |
| Michael Olague | ... | best boy gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Aleta Chappelle | ... | casting: San Francisco and New York (as Aleta Helena Chappelle) |
| Laura Folger | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Doreen Lane | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles |
| Davia Nelson | ... | extras casting |
| Riccardo Bertoni | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Becker | ... | costume supervisor |
| David Bess | ... | wardrobe supervisor: men, New York |
| Barbara Kassal | ... | costumer |
| Sue Miller | ... | set costumer |
| Susan J. Wright | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women, New York (as Susan Wright) |
Location Management
| Jacob F. Conrad | ... | location manager: New York (as Jacob Conrad) |
| Anne Reddington | ... | assistant location manager: New York |
| Gail Stempler | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Sharon Boyle | ... | music supervisor |
| Tim Boyle | ... | scoring mixer |
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor (as Allan Rosen) |
| Sandy K. Tanaka | ... | assistant music supervisor |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol DePasquale | ... | script supervisor (as Carol De Pasquale) |
Transportation Department
| Steve Collins | ... | transportation captain |
| William Curry | ... | transportation captain: New York (as Bill Curry) |
| Richard McDermott | ... | transportation coordinator (as Rich McDermott) |
| Dennis Salomone Sr. | ... | transportation: New York (as Dennis Salomone) |
| Tony Accurso | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Ken Fleisch | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Kelly Gillan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hanrahan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Bob Hattan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| John Hattan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Bob Lane | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Mike McGoldrick | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| John Melendez | ... | driver: San Francisco (uncredited) |
| Kjell Ness | ... | driver: San Francisco (uncredited) |
| David Pappas | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Robert Phillips | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Ed Ramos | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Carlyn Bochicchio | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Sidney Brammer | ... | production secretary: New York |
| Christopher Desmond | ... | first aid |
| Jane Nerlinger Evans | ... | production coordinator: New York |
| Susan Fanara | ... | assistant to producers |
| Maxine Garcia | ... | production secretary |
| Barbara Ludlum | ... | production auditor |
| George F. Mauricio | ... | craft service (as George Mauricio) |
| Sue Miller | ... | set supervisor |
| Douglas Morton | ... | production assistant |
| Maureen Murphy | ... | production coordinator |
| Mike Revell | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Donna Santora | ... | assistant auditor: New York |
| L.J. Silverman | ... | first aid |
| Anastasia St. Amand | ... | executive assistant |
| Spooky Stevens | ... | publicist |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
| Anne Lockhart | ... | adr voice group (uncredited) |
| Shannon Wilson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Nicholas Wolfert | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1989) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- 20/20 Vision (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1990) (Argentina) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1990) (West Germany) (VHS)
- FilmNet (1991) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arriflex (lenses and Arriflex® camera by)
- Central Falls Roadshow (catering)
- Cinema Research (opticals and titles)
- DTC Grip & Electric (grip and lighting equipment)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Gourmet Catering (caterer)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Mason Studio Services (location equipment provided by)
- Saxon/Ross Film Design (titles designed by)
- Soundelux (sound editing)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Eddie Dodd is a burnt out former civil rights lawyer who now specializes in defending drug dealers. Roger Baron, newly graduated from law school, has followed Eddie's great cases and now wants to learn at his feet. With Roger's idealistic prodding, Eddie reluctantly takes on a case of a young Korean man who, according to his mom, has been in jail for eight years for a murder he did not commit.
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| Taglines | Someone Got Away with Murder ... Until Now. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The character Shu Kai Kim is based on Korean-American Chol Soo Lee, who was imprisoned for nearly ten years after a wrongful conviction for a murder he did not commit. See more » |
| Goofs | When Eddie fights with Chucky, he rubs the painted tears off Chucky's face with his right hand, leaving black marks on his index and middle fingers. A while later, while looking through a mug book at the cop shop, he looks at the marks on his fingers, which have now switched to his left hand. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cousins/The Mighty Quinn/True Believer/Tap (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Busload of Faith See more » |
| Quotes |
Vincent Dennehy:
You know, for eight years I've been waiting for some genius to notice it took me an hour to drive seven blocks? See more » |