Criminal Law (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: Наказателно право, Inocente ou Culpado, Der Frauenmörder, Mord i regnen, Ley criminal, La loi criminelle, 'Paranomos' nomos, Gyilkos törvény, Legge criminale, Haiiro no yougisha, Frikjent, Mroczny cien sprawiedliwosci, Assassinato à Chuva, Krivično pravo, Frikänd, Адвокат для убийцы, Inocente o culpable
Director: Martin Campbell
Writer: Mark Kasdan
Summary
Directed by Martin Campbell in 1988, 'Criminal Law' is a Canadian thriller that explores the complexities of legal ethics. The film follows Boston attorney Ben Chase who finds himself entangled in a high-profile murder case involving wealthy defendant Martin Thiel. After Thiel's acquittal, another similar murder occurs, leading Chase to question his client's innocence and ultimately his role as a defense lawyer.