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27 titles. Sort by List order. 1. To Kill a Mockingbird. 1962 2h 9m Approved. 8.3 (335K) Rate. 88 Metascore. Atticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a Black man against an undeserved rape charge, and tries to educate his young children against prejudice. Director Robert Mulligan Stars Gregory Peck John Megna Frank Overton
Stephen Chow stars as Chan Mong-Gut, a famous Chinese lawyer who was killed in the Qing dynasty. He must defend his apprentice, Foon, who has been framed for murder in Hong Kong. Being the third worst lawyer in China, he challenges the British legal system with no evidence on hand and manages to identify the killer in a hilarious way.
Earlier this year, the ABA Journal asked 12 prominent lawyers who teach film or are connected to the business to choose what they regard as the best movies ever made about lawyers and the law. We’ve collated their various nominees to produce our jury’s top picks.
- Rick Stevenson
- My Cousin Vinny (1992) Given some of the other films present in this top ten, "My Cousin Vinny" might seem like an odd pick for the gold medal spot. It didn't get quite as much critical praise in its day as some of the older classics preceding it here, nor as many award nominations.
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) What could beat out a classic like "Anatomy of a Murder?" The film that topped the AFI's own list of the greatest courtroom dramas ever — the 1962 big screen adaptation of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."
- Anatomy of a Murder. When we talk about legal dramas, there are a few old classics that always have to be discussed — a list that includes "12 Angry Men," "To Kill a Mockingbird," and 1959's "Anatomy of a Murder."
- The Verdict (1982) 1982's "The Verdict" is arguably the best pure trial lawyer movie available. Directed by Sydney Lumet, who made a name for himself in this genre decades prior with "12 Angry Men" and starring Paul Newman in one of the best performances of his esteemed career, "The Verdict" earned five Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Adapted Screenplay (from the novel of the same name by Barry Reed).
- My cousin Vinny (1992) Directed by Jonathan Lynn and written by Dale Launer, My Cousin Vinny follows two young New Yorkers, Bill Gambini and Stan Rothenstein, who are arrested and put on trial for murder while traveling in rural Alabama.
- 12 angry men (1957) This classic courtroom drama was directed by Sidney Lumet and details the deliberations of 12 men, all of whom are part of the jury deciding the fate of a poor young man who’s been accused of murder.
- Anatomy of a murder (1959) Deemed one of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time and based on the novel with the same title, Anatomy of a Murder follows Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler (played by James Stewart), who has his work cut out for him after agreeing to defend Lt.
- The Lincoln lawyer (2011) Directed by Brad Furman, The Lincoln Lawyer stars Matthew McConaughey as Mick Haller, a defense attorney who runs his law practice out of a Lincoln Continental.
24 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Devil's Advocate. 1997 2h 24m R. 7.5 (403K) Rate. 60 Metascore. An exceptionally-adept Florida lawyer is offered a job at a high-end New York City law firm with a high-end boss--the biggest opportunity of his career to date. Director Taylor Hackford Stars Keanu Reeves Al Pacino Charlize Theron. 2.
Overview. Stephen Chow plays a selfish yet in some places kind hearted barrister who tricks his servant in doing things for his own benefit. Eric Kot playing the servant is misguided by what he thinks is love and leaves Chow vowing that he will never need Chow's help again in life.
