Criminal Law
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- Romance
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.
Criminal Law is a 1989 drama-thriller about Boston attorney Ben Chase who defends a wealthy client accused of murder, only to suspect him of committing another brutal crime shortly after acquittal. Starring Gary Oldman and Kevin Bacon, the film explores the moral complexity of defending someone you believe is guilty. Now available to stream, it combines courtroom tension with psychological thriller elements.
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Gary OldmanBen Chase
Kevin BaconMartin Thiel
Tess HarperDetective Stillwell
Karen YoungEllen Faulkner
Joe Don BakerDetective Mesel
Sean McCannJacob Fischer
Ron LeaGary Hull
Michael SinelnikoffProfessor Clemens- Karen WoolridgeClaudia Curwen
- Ali GironIsabel Fuertes
- Rob RoyEthan Parks
- Terrence LabrosseJudge
- Barbara JonesSandra Massina
- Jeannie WalkerMrs. Monroe
Tyrone BenskinJackson
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When was Criminal Law released?
Criminal Law was released on April 28, 1989.
What is the plot about?
The film follows attorney Ben Chase as he defends wealthy Martin Thiel in a murder trial. After Thiel is acquitted, an identical murder occurs, leading Chase to take on Thiel's defense again—this time to secretly gather evidence against him.
What genres does Criminal Law fall into?
The film is a drama-thriller with romance elements, combining courtroom legal drama with psychological suspense.
Is Criminal Law currently available to watch?
Yes, Criminal Law was released in 1989 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms.
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