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Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:25 pm to sms151t
In 1920s New Mexico an innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he’s about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
Admittedly not that great as a movie (although Lamont Johnson was a very effective director of actors, sort of a poor man's Martin Ritt). But it deals with a fascinating legal/moral situation. Lawyer movie/TV junkies would probably be interested.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:45 pm to sms151t
In 1920s Chicago two precociously brilliant students murder a young boy simply for the thrill of committing "the perfect crime".
A fictionalized version of the infamous Leopold and Loeb case, this is probably more interesting for its non-courtroom aspects. However, Orson Welles' closing speech -- based on the summation delivered IRL by Clarence Darrow -- is considered a classic argument against capital punishment by opponents of the death penalty. Purely from an artistic standpoint it's one of the great speeches in Hollywood history.
Watch Compulsion on YouTube
If you only want to see Orson Welles' speech
Straus and Steiner (aka Leopold and Loeb) enjoy themselves watching the Judas goat leading sheep to the slaughter.
There was so much interest in Welles' closing speech it was released on a record album.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:45 pm to sms151t
Presumed Innocent, and And Justice for All were entertaining, among many others.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:47 pm to sms151t
Mock me if you will, but I've always liked Erin Brockavich. Albert Finney was legit in it.
Michael Clayton isn't a courtroom drama but is a legal thriller and is one of the top 10 movies of 2000-2010.
To Kill A Mockingbird has great courtroom scenes but is a classic for many reasons beyond them.
12 Angry Men goes without saying.
One of my insanely guilty pleasures as a kid was Jury Duty with Paulie Shore.
Michael Clayton isn't a courtroom drama but is a legal thriller and is one of the top 10 movies of 2000-2010.
To Kill A Mockingbird has great courtroom scenes but is a classic for many reasons beyond them.
12 Angry Men goes without saying.
One of my insanely guilty pleasures as a kid was Jury Duty with Paulie Shore.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:52 pm to GeauxTigerTM
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In the Name of the Father
Great DDL yells in that movie.
This post was edited on 2/9/21 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 2/9/21 at 4:55 pm to Dire Wolf
the lack of a Civil Action in here is just SHAMEFUL
Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:39 pm to Kafka
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lolwut
True, it is one of the most accurate courtroom depictions out there. Several law schools use it in various courses.
This post was edited on 2/9/21 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:09 pm to sms151t
Yes I really enjoyed it
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:17 pm to sms151t
I'm in the minority, but I thought A civil action was a pretty good overall movie.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:18 pm to kywildcatfanone
I second The Verdict.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:38 pm to sms151t
Someone recently OP’d a thread on “The Insider”.
Crowe, Pacino, powerhouse cast.
Most of the movie was about getting the whistleblower testimony into court. It was absurdly well done, and based on actual clown world corporate reality.
Of the few courtroom scenes in this, Bruce McGill knocks it 60ft over the fence.
Crowe, Pacino, powerhouse cast.
Most of the movie was about getting the whistleblower testimony into court. It was absurdly well done, and based on actual clown world corporate reality.
Of the few courtroom scenes in this, Bruce McGill knocks it 60ft over the fence.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:55 pm to kingbob
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The best and most realistic is “My Cousin Vinny”
While not a movie, Better Call Saul is the most realistic view of firm life, the daily grind, kissing arse, and pouring through piles of discovery.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:43 pm to sms151t
Few Good Men
A Time to Kill
A Time to Kill
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:55 pm to sms151t
Posted on 2/10/21 at 12:19 am to sms151t
A Time to Kill is awesome. And of course A Few Good Men.
Lincoln Lawyer also great.
Big Daddy too. Putting the little kid on the stand was clutch.
Lincoln Lawyer also great.
Big Daddy too. Putting the little kid on the stand was clutch.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 3:55 am to sms151t
I enjoyed Amistad
Posted on 2/10/21 at 4:21 am to sms151t
Absence of Malice deserves a mention - Wilford Brimley's speech is a thing of beauty.
Posted on 2/10/21 at 5:06 am to Maytheporkbewithyou
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and that movie starring Julia Roberts' boobs.
Erin Brokovich is an enjoyable re-watch
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