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Just Cause

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
27K
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POPULARITY
7,588
346
Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne in Just Cause (1995)
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A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
27K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,588
346
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Katzenbach(novel)
      • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
      • Peter Stone(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Kate Capshaw
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Katzenbach(novel)
      • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
      • Peter Stone(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Laurence Fishburne
      • Kate Capshaw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 108User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Just Cause
    Trailer 0:25
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    Sean Connery and Ed Harris in Just Cause (1995)
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    Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne in Just Cause (1995)
    Sean Connery in Just Cause (1995)
    Sean Connery in Just Cause (1995)
    Sean Connery in Just Cause (1995)
    Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, and Kate Capshaw in Just Cause (1995)
    Sean Connery and Laurence Fishburne in Just Cause (1995)
    Scarlett Johansson in Just Cause (1995)
    Kate Capshaw and Blair Underwood in Just Cause (1995)
    Scarlett Johansson in Just Cause (1995)
    Ed Harris in Just Cause (1995)

    Top cast

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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Paul Armstrong
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Sheriff Tanny Brown
    Kate Capshaw
    Kate Capshaw
    • Laurie Prentiss Armstrong
    Blair Underwood
    Blair Underwood
    • Bobby Earl
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Blair Sullivan
    Christopher Murray
    Christopher Murray
    • Detective T.J. Wilcox
    Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee
    • Evangeline
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Katie Armstrong
    Daniel J. Travanti
    Daniel J. Travanti
    • Warden
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • McNair
    Liz Torres
    Liz Torres
    • Delores Rodriguez
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Ida Conklin
    Taral Hicks
    Taral Hicks
    • Lena Brown
    Victor Slezak
    Victor Slezak
    • Sgt. Rogers
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Phil Prentiss
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Libby Prentiss
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Lyle Morgan
    George Plimpton
    George Plimpton
    • Elder Phillips
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Katzenbach(novel)
      • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
      • Peter Stone(screenplay)
    • 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
      Sir Sean Connery turned down the role of King Edward I in Braveheart (1995) in order to make this movie.
    • Goofs
      During the chase scene as they approach the draw-bridge, both sides of the bridge are raised to 45 degrees. Seconds later, when the car jumps the bridge, the far side is down again.
    • Quotes

      Paul Armstrong: If that's a confession then my ass is a banjo!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Quick and the Dead/Shallow Grave/The Jerky Boys: The Movie/Crumb (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      No solo a ti
      Written by Robert Skiles

      Performed by Beto and the Fairlanes

      Courtesy of dos Records

    User reviews108

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Rather Tight Thriller!
    Just Cause is unapologetically conventional, especially since it produces a "factory-produced" script. But that being said, I actually sort of enjoyed the movie. When you pour a cup of Silence with the Lambs into a batter of Se7en, Just Cause is the outcome. The film is moody and tense and there is more action than I thought there would be. The film has some good lines, mainly by the great Sean Connery, who is a hallowed presence in the movie.

    Arne Glimcher's film is about a Harvard law professor who decides to reopen a murder case, eight years after the case closed due to a plea of innocence. The victim, in these circumstances, is a man named Bobby Earl who was found guilty of murdering an eleven-year-old girl. Earl pleads his innocence saying that he was coerced by the local police in admitting his guilt. Now the lawyer, Paul Armstrong must get to the bottom on what actually occurred.

    The film has a stacked cast and they each play to their strengths. Sean Connery is excellent and he makes any film watchable. Laurence Fishburne brings a formidable and rather eerie presence. Ed Harris is fantastic in his small role as a serial killer locked in prison. This film is also one of the early roles for the talented Scarlett Johannson.

    Overall, Just Cause is about as ordinary a thriller you can find. But I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It provides enough thrills for my liking, and there was even an unexpected twist towards the end. I also loved the location of the film, namely the Everglades. It gives the film a more creepy vibe, as we get to keep one eye towards the alligators. The script is nothing new, but I enjoyed the film nonetheless. Most likely because of the very talented cast. I rate this film 8/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 17, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Справедливий суд
    • Filming locations
      • Gainesville, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Fountainbridge Films
      • Lee Rich Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,853,222
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,607,932
      • Feb 20, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,853,222
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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