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Criminal Justice is a 1990 American drama film written and directed by Andy Wolk. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Anthony LaPaglia, Rosie Perez, Jennifer Grey, Tony Todd and Saundra McClain. The film premiered on HBO on September 8, 1990.
- Accused (1988) - 7.1
- Justice For All (1979) - 7.4
- Abiding Citizen (2009) - 7.4
- Cousin Vinny (1992) - 7.6
- Ladelphia (1993) - 7.7
- Tomy of A Murder (1959) - 8.0
- The Name of The Father (1993) - 8.1
- To Kill A Mockingbird
- Angry Men (1957) - 8.9
- Shawshank Redemption (1994) - 9.3
With Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis, this is one of the most powerful female-led justice flicks out there, and is beyond impressive for a flick from the late '80s - a time when legal dramas and thrillers were the norm. A young woman, Sarah Tobias, suffers a terrible gang rape and Deputy District Attorney Kathryn Murphy (Kelly McGillis) must bring ...
This crime drama was a hidden gem in the '70s, directed by Norman Jewison and starring the brilliant and then upcoming Al Pacino. Pacino plays a lawyer here, tasked to defend a corrupt judge. He struggles to find true justice for the innocent and the guilty, and this thrilling and suspenseful courtroom drama is one of the best examples of this nich...
The theme of vigilante justice is definitely a popular one in film, and this memorable and relatively modern classic is certainly no exception. With Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, the action-packed crime drama Law Abiding Citizen follows a man who decides to create his own justice after a plea bargain and a technicality sets the killer of his family...
This is the only flick on the list that can also fall into comedy and drama territories, which makes it unique in itself. My Cousin Vinny follows Bill and Stan, two New Yorkers who are on trial for murder in Alabama. With no choice, they call their cousin Vinny (Joe Pesci), an attorney, for help. Problem is, Vinny's a loudmouthed attorney with zero...
This flick stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, and is directed by Jonathan Demme. It follows Andy Beckett (Hanks), who is HIV positive and is subsequently fired from his law firm because of it. After being turned down by many lawyers, Andy has no choice but to go to the initially homophobic Joe Miller (Washington). Together, they form an unlikel...
This early flick follows a murder trial, where the defendant claims insanity after he murders a bartender after he raped and beat his wife. Lawyers fight to find justice and protect their clients, especially after he pleads "not guilty". Nominated for seven Oscars, Otto Preminger directs this crime drama with James Stewart, Eve Arden, and Lee Remic...
Based on a tragic true story, Daniel Day-Lewis takes the leadas Gerry Conlon in this biography drama that takes place during a difficult period in Ireland's history. Five Irish men are coerced by British authorities into confessing their alleged involvement in a Provisional IRA bombing, which ends up imprisoning them all - including Gerry and his f...
This flick is based on the classic novel by Harper Lee of the same name. Directed by Robert Mulligan, this Oscar-winning movie stars Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, and Robert Duvall. In a time of civil unrest, a white lawyer defends a Black man against a rape charge all while he tries to raise his curios children right. RELATED: 5 Crime D...
This crime drama comes from the '50s, and is directed by the brilliant and iconic Sidney Lumet. With Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb, this flick was way ahead of its time, and still holds up in many powerful ways today. A jury is tasked to determine the guilt of a young Hispanic boy, who is charged with murdering his father. The entire flick is locked ...
This prisondrama is not just one of the most famous examples of the law and justice subgenre, but one of the most famous films made as well. With Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Frank Darabont directs this intriguing and unique drama about life in prison. In The Shawshank Redemption, two very different men bond behind bars, trying to find redemptio...
Sep 8, 1990 · Criminal Justice: Directed by Andy Wolk. With Forest Whitaker, Anthony LaPaglia, Rosie Perez, Jennifer Grey. Denise Moore is robbed and her face is slashed as she is leaving a crack house.
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A victim fingers a suspect. If she's right, it's justice. If she's wrong, it's vindication.
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Jun 8, 2020 · By Erik Swann, Rich Knight. published 8 June 2020. It goes without saying that our country is currently experiencing a turbulent time, one that stems from long-gestating problems with systemic...
Jun 30, 2016 · Criminal justice fuels countless movies and TV series, often fascinating audiences with the behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing, and the minute technicalities that help drive the system forward. Lucky for all of us, the system does work… except when it doesn’t.
