Criminal Law
Director: Martin Campbell
Actors: Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Tess Harper
PlotA successful but morally conflicted defense attorney successfully gets a wealthy and enigmatic client acquitted of murder charges. However, the attorney soon begins to suspect that his client is indeed guilty of the murders he was accused of, along with additional uncharged crimes. Tormented by guilt and driven by a need for justice, the lawyer faces a moral dilemma: uphold his professional duty to protect his client or find a way to bring him to justice without violating legal ethics.
As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers more chilling evidence that paints his client as a serial killer with a clever façade. This realization drives the lawyer into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, where he wrestles with his own principles while trying to prevent further bloodshed. The deeper he digs, the more he puts himself and those around him in peril, culminating in a tense confrontation that tests the limits of his legal and ethical boundaries.
Writers: Mark Kasdan
Release Date: 28 Apr 1989
Runtime: 117 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Criminal Law features strong performances and solid video quality on Blu-ray, but the lack of extras and average audio make it best suited for rental or discounted purchase.
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