Criminal Law (1988)

Ben Chase is an on-the-rise Boston attorney currently defending a wealthy client in a high-profile murder case. Martin Thiel is the wealthy young man on trial for a particularly brutal murder. The verdict sets Thiel free. Within 24 hours another grizzly and all-too-familiar murder has taken place with striking similarities to the first crime. Chase inexplicably agrees to act as his defense attorney; but this time it will be to gather evidence that will put away his client for good.

Directed by: Martin Campbell

Cast: Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Tess Harper, Karen Young, Joe Don Baker, Sean McCann, Ron Lea, Michael Sinelnikoff, Karen Woolridge, Ali Giron, Rob Roy, Terrence Labrosse

Genres: Crime, Drama, Neo-noir, Romance, Thriller

Rating: 5.2/10

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