Synopsis
A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.3/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 56% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10640 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 68 | 100% |
Key crew
- Dan GordonScreenplay
- Marc RoccoDirector
- Christopher YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christian SlaterJames Stamphill
- Kevin BaconHenri Young
- Gary OldmanAssociate Milton Glenn
- Embeth DavidtzMary McCasslin
- William H. MacyBill McNeill
- Stephen TobolowskyMr. Henkin
- Brad DourifByron Stamphill
- Kyra SedgwickBlanche
- Mia KirshnerRosetta Young
- R. Lee ErmeyJudge Clawson
- Stefan GieraschWarden James Humson
- Mary MackeyPrison Guard's Wife
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Themes
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