Synopsis
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Ron CarterOriginal Music Composer
- Frank MilitaryWriter
- Ernest R. DickersonDirector
Cast
- Courtney B. VanceJohn Williams
- Charles S. DuttonCharles Williams
- Kadeem HardisonEddie Williams
- Lonette McKeeCarol Williams
- Garland WhittCharlie Williams
- Karen GlaveAnna Huggins
- Jeff ClarkeTimothy
- Nancy HerardRose
- Jim JonesPhilip
- Alex KarzisFrank
- Dan LettFrank Minor
- Aron TagerJudge Aker
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Themes
homophobiabronx, new york citycriminal lawyer