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Restraining Order

  • 19991999
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  • 1h 35m
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Robert Woodfield is a criminal defense attorney, and he has defended a lot of criminals, many of whom are guilty, but has maintained that everyone deserves a competent defense, which he prov... Read allRobert Woodfield is a criminal defense attorney, and he has defended a lot of criminals, many of whom are guilty, but has maintained that everyone deserves a competent defense, which he provides whether they are guilty or not. Currently he is defending Martin Ritter, a killer, wh... Read allRobert Woodfield is a criminal defense attorney, and he has defended a lot of criminals, many of whom are guilty, but has maintained that everyone deserves a competent defense, which he provides whether they are guilty or not. Currently he is defending Martin Ritter, a killer, whom he gets off. Later he has dinner with a friend, and his friend tells him that he needs ... Read all

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Lee H. Katzin
  • Writer
    • John Jarrell
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Hannes Jaenicke
    • Tatjana Patitz
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  • Director
    • Lee H. Katzin
  • Writer
    • John Jarrell
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Hannes Jaenicke
    • Tatjana Patitz
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    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Robert Woodfieldas Robert Woodfield
    Hannes Jaenicke
    Hannes Jaenicke
    • Martin Ritteras Martin Ritter
    Tatjana Patitz
    Tatjana Patitz
    • Leight Woodfieldas Leight Woodfield
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Charlie Masonas Charlie Mason
    Franc Luz
    Franc Luz
    • Craig Dixonas Craig Dixon
    Rif Hutton
    Rif Hutton
    • Sidney Evansas Sidney Evans
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Judge Hargreavesas Judge Hargreaves
    Jim Antonio
    Jim Antonio
    • Attorney Daltonas Attorney Dalton
    • (as James Antonio)
    Kevin Dobson
    Kevin Dobson
    • Police Captainas Police Captain
    Kenny Blank
    Kenny Blank
    • Eddie Rushas Eddie Rush
    Sondra Spriggs
    • Sheri Evansas Sheri Evans
    • (as Sondra Spriggs Williamson)
    Michael Bauer
    • Desk Copas Desk Cop
    Howard Beckler
    • Judge Fernwickas Judge Fernwick
    Maurice Benard
    Maurice Benard
    • Sickoas Sicko
    Dennis Bowen
    • Cop #2as Cop #2
    Hugh Dane
    Hugh Dane
    • D.A. Pringleas D.A. Pringle
    Sibel Ergener
    • Joanas Joan
    Hideto Erihara
    • Mikeyas Mikey
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    • Director
      • Lee H. Katzin
    • Writer
      • John Jarrell
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    Robert Woodfield is a criminal defense attorney, and he has defended a lot of criminals, many of whom are guilty, but has maintained that everyone deserves a competent defense, which he provides whether they are guilty or not. Currently he is defending Martin Ritter, a killer, whom he gets off. Later he has dinner with a friend, and his friend tells him that he needs to talk to him about something important. He is about to leave when some masked men go to his friend and kill him, when one of the men takes off his mask; it's Martin Ritter. Now being his lawyer, Robert can't say anything about what he saw. But that doesn't stop him from investigating what his dead friend was so worried about. It seems that he has stumbled onto something big, and instead of killing him they frame his wife for murder to get him to back off. But he doesn't and both his wife and him are now in danger. And still has no idea what's going on. Will he find out before they get to him? —<rcs0411@yahoo.com>
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      • Betrayed by the system he was sworn to defend
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, language and some sexuality
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      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Our DVD and Blu-ray Collection (2019)
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      Rockabilly Rocket
      Written and Performed by David Wurst

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    well done
    Eric Roberts has fast become one of my favorite actors. Not only is he talented but he is versatile. I recently saw him in "Race Against Time" in which he played somewhat of a dramatic role.

    Ever since I saw Roberts name attached to "Restraining Order" I wanted to see this movie because I heard of his reputation of being the best action star and I knew I was in for a real treat. What I got out of it by the end was a lot more than I was hoping for from him. He proved he has what it takes to become better than best. In "Restraining Order" he portrays a lawyer who witnesses a murder of a close friend and sees the killer. However, there is nothing he can do. He soon learns that evidence indicates that his wife may be involved. What follows is an awesome movie that combines action with drama.

    Dean Stockwell is up to usual tricks as he lends his support to Roberts... or does he? Anyway you cut it the whole cast works really with one another to put together a movie that is very very good.

    With each scene that came and went, I got more and more interested in how Roberts was going to take down the crooks. "Restraining Order" was a movie that got me involved and I'm glad it did because it lived up to my expectations.
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    • Jul 26, 2000

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1999 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Extreme Duress
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Phoenician Entertainment
      • Restrained Films Inc.
      • Sat.1
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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