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Synopsis
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.7/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 77% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 47/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.7/104,265 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 71 | 100% |
Key crew
- Steve ShaganScreenplay
- James Newton HowardOriginal Music Composer
- Ann BidermanScreenplay
- Gregory HoblitDirector
Cast
- Richard GereMartin Vail
- Laura LinneyJanet Venable
- Edward NortonAaron Stampler / Roy
- John MahoneyShaughnessy
- Alfre WoodardShoat
- Frances McDormandMolly
- Terry O'QuinnYancy
- Andre BraugherGoodman
- Steven BauerPinero
- Joe SpanoStenner
- Tony PlanaMartinez
- Stanley AndersonRushman
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Themes
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