...And Justice for All
Seen it?1979 | 119 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 8 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Anatomy of a Murder or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$33 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Jewison
- Al PacinoArthur Kirkland
- Jack WardenJudge Francis Rayford
- John ForsytheJudge Henry T. Fleming
- Lee StrasbergGrandpa Sam
- Christine LahtiGail Packer
- Craig T. NelsonFrank Bowers
- Jeffrey TamborJay Porter
- Sam LeveneArnie
- Robert ChristianRalph Agee
- Thomas G. WaitesJeff McCullaugh