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...And Justice for All

...And Justice for All

Drama · 1979

An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.

Movie details

...And Justice for All

“Once in a while someone fights back.”

1979 Drama 1h 59m

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7.1 / 10

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An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Norman Jewison

Written by

Barry Levinson · Valerie Curtin

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Arthur Kirkland

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

Judge Francis Rayford

John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Judge Henry T. Fleming

Lee Strasberg

Lee Strasberg

Grandpa Sam

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Gail Packer

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Frank Bowers

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Jay Porter

Court is in session

Put ...And Justice for All on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.