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A Case for Murder (1993)

Movie ★ 4.6 94 min

Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.

Duncan Gibbins Director Pablo F. Fenjves Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 19, 1993
Runtime
94 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0106524
Language
Studio
MCA Television Entertainment, Bodega Bay Productions

Cast

A Time to Kill 1996 ★ 7.4
Anatomy of a Murder 1959 ★ 7.8
Primal Fear 1996 ★ 7.7
A Short Film About Killing 1988 ★ 7.6
The Client 1994 ★ 6.7
Jade 1995 ★ 5.5
Fracture 2007 ★ 7.3
How to Get Away with Murder 2014 ★ 7.8
Righting Wrongs 1986 ★ 7.6
The Lincoln Lawyer 2011 ★ 7.2
Suspect 1987 ★ 6.6
The Rainmaker 1997 ★ 7.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Case for Murder about?
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.
Who directed A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder was directed by Duncan Gibbins.
Who stars in A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder stars Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, Belinda Bauer, Eugene Roche.
When was A Case for Murder released?
A Case for Murder is a 1993 thriller, crime, drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch A Case for Murder?
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