Criminal Law (1989)

5.6/10 114 min Drama Thriller Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Gary Oldman

Ben Chase

Kevin Bacon

Martin Thiel

Tess Harper

Detective Stillwell

Karen Young

Ellen Faulkner

Joe Don Baker

Detective Mesel

Sean McCann

Jacob Fischer

Ron Lea

Gary Hull

Michael Sinelnikoff

Professor Clemens

Tyrone Benskin

Jackson

Johnny Cuthbert

Hal Keeler

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