A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after 25 years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Sean Connery | ... | Paul Armstrong | |
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Sheriff Tanny Brown | |
| Kate Capshaw | ... | Laurie Prentiss Armstrong | |
| Blair Underwood | ... | Bobby Earl | |
| Ed Harris | ... | Blair Sullivan | |
| Christopher Murray | ... | Detective T.J. Wilcox | |
| Ruby Dee | ... | Evangeline | |
| Scarlett Johansson | ... | Katie Armstrong | |
| Daniel J. Travanti | ... | Warden | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | McNair | |
| Liz Torres | ... | Delores Rodriguez | |
| Lynne Thigpen | ... | Ida Conklin | |
| Taral Hicks | ... | Lena Brown | |
| Victor Slezak | ... | Sgt. Rogers | |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | Phil Prentiss | |
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Bobby Earl is facing the electric chair for the murder of a young girl. Eight years after the crime he calls in Paul Armstrong, a professor of law, to help prove his innocence. Armstrong quickly uncovers some overlooked evidence to present to the local police, but they aren't interested - Bobby was their killer. Written by Rob Hartill
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Buried deep in the Florida Everglades is a secret that can save an innocent man or let a killer kill again.Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
17 February 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$10,607,932, 19 February 1995, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$36,853,222Company Credits
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Bobby Earl: Hey, you want my money, you best start throwing some elbow into that, boy. A dollar fifty, that's two bits shy of a car wash.
Kid Washing Car #1: A dollar fifty *each*.
Bobby Earl: Oh man, now you must got me confused with some other idiot.
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Lyrics by Knowles Shaw
Music by George A. Minor
Hummed by Blair
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Scarlett Johannsen plays Sean Connery's daughter. See more »Goofs
During the chase sequence, when the Chevrolet Caprice crosses the open draw bridge, it lands on the other side at a significant downward angle. The car should either be destroyed or rendered virtually inoperative by the impact. The camera immediately cuts to show the car proceeding ahead undamaged. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Bobby Earl: Hey, you want my money, you best start throwing some elbow into that, boy. A dollar fifty, that's two bits shy of a car wash.
Kid Washing Car #1: A dollar fifty *each*.
Bobby Earl: Oh man, now you must got me confused with some other idiot.
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Bringing in the SheavesLyrics by Knowles Shaw
Music by George A. Minor
Hummed by Blair
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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.