USA,
1979, 119 min
Directed by:
Norman JewisonCinematography:
Victor J. KemperComposer:
Dave GrusinCast:
Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Lahti, Sam Levene, Thomas G. Waites, Craig T. Nelson, Dominic Chianese (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
When a corrupt judge is charged with rape, Arthur Kirkland must defend him. Kirkland has had problems with the judge in the past, including one incident when the judge wrongly sentenced his client, Jeff McCullaugh, because of a technicality. Kirkland faces a moral and legal dilemma, especially difficult because the judge admits he is guilty. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Al Pacino (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1980 - Barry Levinson, Valerie Curtin (Best Original Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Al Pacino (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF)
- 1980 - Al Pacino (Best Actor Award)