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Just Cause

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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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
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  • 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
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    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)
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    Ed Harris in Just Cause (1995)

    Top cast

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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Paul Armstrongas Paul Armstrong
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Sheriff Tanny Brownas Sheriff Tanny Brown
    Kate Capshaw
    Kate Capshaw
    • Laurie Prentiss Armstrongas Laurie Prentiss Armstrong
    Blair Underwood
    Blair Underwood
    • Bobby Earlas Bobby Earl
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Blair Sullivanas Blair Sullivan
    Christopher Murray
    Christopher Murray
    • Detective T.J. Wilcoxas Detective T.J. Wilcox
    Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee
    • Evangelineas Evangeline
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Katie Armstrongas Katie Armstrong
    Daniel J. Travanti
    Daniel J. Travanti
    • Wardenas Warden
    Ned Beatty
    Ned Beatty
    • McNairas McNair
    Liz Torres
    Liz Torres
    • Delores Rodriguezas Delores Rodriguez
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Ida Conklinas Ida Conklin
    Taral Hicks
    Taral Hicks
    • Lena Brownas Lena Brown
    Victor Slezak
    Victor Slezak
    • Sgt. Rogersas Sgt. Rogers
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Phil Prentissas Phil Prentiss
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Libby Prentissas Libby Prentiss
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Lyle Morganas Lyle Morgan
    George Plimpton
    George Plimpton
    • Elder Phillipsas Elder Phillips
    • Director
      • Arne Glimcher
    • Writers
      • John Katzenbach(novel)
      • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
      • Peter Stone(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Bobby Earl (Blair Underwood) is facing the electric chair for the murder of a young girl. Eight years after the crime, he calls in Paul Armstrong (Sir Sean Connery), 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. —Rob Hartill
    • child gagged
    • murder
    • florida
    • prison interview
    • african american
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    • Taglines
      • Buried deep in the Florida Everglades is a secret that can save an innocent man or let a killer kill again.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and strong language
    • Parents guide

    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
    6/10
    Contrived, but somewhat entertaining
    Although it borrows heavily from better and better-known films, Just Cause is quite entertaining. Several turns are predictable or hard to believe, but this film also shows some interesting character development with Sean Connery, who seems to be a little too old for this role, but was quite believable as the law teacher, who had to learn some lessons about reality and law as it is practised in reality. Laurence Fishburne and Ed Harris seem to enjoy their performances, which they deliver with much relish, and the atmosphere of the town and the Everglades are also captured nicely. But since the plot, especially the last third or so, is really contrived, and Kate Capshaw is so annoyingly bad and shallow in a key part that usually calls for a more sensitive performance, I can not really recommend this film wholeheartedly without having a guilty conscience. See it only if you have nothing else to watch.
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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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