...And Justice for All Movie Information

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Overall Rank: 2316

Average Rating: 2.9/4

# of Ratings: 53

Theatrical Release Date: 10/19/1979

Language: English

Genre: Drama, Thriller

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Norman Jewison

Actors: Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Lahti, Craig T. Nelson

Plot: A Baltimore defense lawyer is fed up with the corruption in the legal system finds himself defending a judge against a rape charge - a man he truly despises. Yet if he doesn't take the case, he will find himself disbarred. -- Chris Kavan

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Rating of
2.5/4

Indyfreak - wrote on 06/19/2021

Semi-comedic examination of the judicial system through the eyes of an honest lawyer (Pacino) who is sickened by the corruption and incompetence surrounding him. His latest headache is defending a judge (Forsythe) on allegations of rape and complicating matters is that they loathe each other. Pacino is good as the seemingly alone sane man. There's a few appearances by familiar faces that are amusing like Jack Warden as a daredevil judge; Jeffrey Tambor as a sardonic defense attorney; and Robert Christian as a wisecracking crossdresser. These lighter moments clash with some heavy darker moments.

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Rating of
3.5/4

Al Pacino is Brilliant Again!!

mdtinney - wrote on 09/17/2009

There are simply not enough words to describe the passion, drama, and feeling, that is And Justice For All! This movie is a scathing indictment of the legal profession with elements of comedy, dramatic tension, and sadness, as we follow Arthur Kirkland, an overworked Baltimore attorney, with a unique rarity seen in law, a compassionate heart. Authur is played brilliantly by the amazing Al Pacino. IS THERE AN ACTOR AS GOOD AS AL PACINO?? I THINK NOT!!! There are elements of this movie that are hysterically funny, bitterly poignant, and emotionally heartbreaking. But you feel drawn to the film because the acting is perfect. From the crazy judge with a death-wish (played to the hilt by the late great Jack Warden) to the arrogant and sinister judge Fleming whom Kirkland is blackmailed into …

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