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25 December 1979 (Sweden) moreTagline:
This man needs the best lawyer in town. But the problem is... he is the best lawyer in town.Plot:
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is asked to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial. But if he doesn't do it, the judge will have him disbarred. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Excellent! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Al Pacino | ... | Arthur Kirkland | |
| Jack Warden | ... | Judge Francis Rayford | |
| John Forsythe | ... | Judge Henry T. Fleming | |
| Lee Strasberg | ... | Sam Kirkland | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Jay Porter | |
| Christine Lahti | ... | Gail Packer | |
| Sam Levene | ... | Arnie | |
| Robert Christian | ... | Ralph Agee | |
| Thomas G. Waites | ... | Jeff McCullaugh (as Thomas Waites) | |
| Larry Bryggman | ... | Warren Fresnell | |
| Dominic Chianese | ... | Carl Travers | |
| Craig T. Nelson | ... | Frank Bowers | |
| Victor Arnold | ... | Leo Fasci | |
| Vincent Beck | ... | Officer Leary | |
| Michael Gorrin | ... | Elderly Man |
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | France:Unrated | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Iceland:L | Norway:16 | Peru:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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The closing courtroom scene was filmed on the first take. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The number of plates that Jay has changes. moreQuotes:
[Judge Rayford fires a gun in his courtroom, drawing attention]Judge Rayford: Gentlemen, need I remind you you're in a court of law?
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Something Funny Goin' On moreFAQ
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Arthur Kirkland (Al Pacino) is one of the best lawyers of his time in New York City. What makes him one of the best is that not only is he very good at his job, but he is also honest with his job. Corruption is all around these days in New York, but Kirkland is determined to stay honest.
When a judge he dislikes gets accused for raping a prostitute, he is suspiciously chosen to be his lawyer. Judge Fleming is notorious for being a hardass jerk who is strictly by the numbers at the law. Because of this, one of Arthur's clients was wrongfully sent to jail. Arthur might be able to save his client and gain a lot of glory if he defends him. Now he must choose as his life becomes more increasingly difficult...
I took a chance with this movie, since it was Al pacino for $6.88 I decided to buy it. I bought it with the fact that Pacino never misses in mind. What I got was an amazing film about the law and life. The film basically chronicles Kirckland's life in 2 hours, showing him at his best, his most distressed, and his most triumphant. Pacino put a lot of life into his character, which earned him an Academy Award Nomination.
Because of this film being a cross between a very light comedy, drama and courtroom drama, the story's pace goes a little off sometimes. But in the final courtroom scene, no viewer will walk away without that soul lifting experience you get from a really good movie.
highly recommended. ***1/2 out of ****