From the Hip (1987)

Director:

Bob Clark

Writers:

Bob Clark (writer)
David E. Kelley (screenplay)

Release Date:

6 February 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Getting To The Top Means Working Like A Dog!

Plot:

Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine...

Plot Keywords:

Courtroom | Independent Film

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Judd Nelson	...	Robin 'Stormy' Weathers
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Jo Ann
John Hurt	...	Douglas Benoit
Darren McGavin	...	Craig Duncan
Dan Monahan	...	Larry
David Alan Grier	...	Steve Hadley
Nancy Marchand	...	Roberta Winnaker
Allan Arbus	...	Phil Ames
Edward Winter	...	Raymond Torkenson
Richard Zobel	...	Matt Cowens
Ray Walston	...	1st Judge
Robert Irvin Elliott	...	Scott Murray
Beatrice Winde	...	2nd Judge
Art Hindle	...	Lt. Matt Sosha
Priscilla Pointer	...	Mrs. Martha Williams

Runtime:

(None):111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Singapore:PG | Australia:M | USA:PG | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Company:

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)

Trivia:

TV producer Steven Bochco hired writer David E. Kelley to write for his series "L.A. Law" (1986) after reading this script.

Quotes:

Douglas Benoit: Let me explain something to you, Mr. Weathers. Through the vicissitudes of wholly gratuitous genetic accidents, I was visited with extremely high intelligence. I was further blessed - or burdened, as it were - with certain physical traits that would suggest, shall we say, "good breeding." Now, in this proletarian stew which we laughingly call society, these attributes are not always advantageous.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Psych: Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller? (#3.2)" (2008)

80's Hilarious Courtroom Spoof from "LA Law" Writer

There is no possible way to make a bad movie with Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, and David Alan Grier in starring roles. This film was written by David E. Kelley, the head writer from LA Law.

The film spoofs the legal profession, and courtroom drama specifically. The film should be watched by all law students and firm associates. Ignore those who label the humor as sophomoric. The film has a great story and is extremely funny.