'Primal Fear' (1996) So as not to spoil the fun if you've never seen it, I'll just say that “Primal Fear” has much in common with “True Story.” Edward Norton is Aaron, a slightly superannuated altar boy accused of murdering a Chicago archbishop, and “losing time” is how Aaron describes his mental lapses.Apr 16, 2015
When a blood-spattered altar boy is found running from a murder scene, his conviction seems certain -- but his attorney is determined to win the case. Watch all you want.
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Aaron is the villain of the film, but adding to the doubleness of the movie, he's also still a victim. The film doesn't go into detail, but it's mentioned that Aaron was abused by his father before ending up on the streets. He's also abused by Archbishop Rushman.Sep 3, 2020
Primal Fear, a crime drama movie starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, and Ed Norton is available to stream now. Watch it on Prime Video, Vudu Movie & TV Store, Redbox., VUDU or Apple TV on your Roku device.
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.Primal Fear / Film synopsis
The continuing story of defense attorney Mick Haller. The continuing story of defense attorney Mick Haller. The continuing story of defense attorney Mick Haller.
Moderately successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County out of a Lincoln Town Car (hence the title) driven by a former client working off his legal fees.
Mick Haller (Matthew McConaughey) is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Phillippe) who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.The Lincoln Lawyer / Film synopsis
After the Archbishop forces Aaron into sexual activities, he brutally stabs him. Martin Vail gladly takes his case and sees him as a boy scout rather than a killer.
In Primal Fear, Richard Gere plays an attorney named Martin Veil who is defending Edward Norton's character, Aaron, from a murder charge. The story reveals that Aaron suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and his body houses a second personality, Roy, who was the one technically guilty of the crime.Oct 25, 2019
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The movie is based on Stevenson’s 2014 New York Times best-selling memoir, “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption. ”. Stevenson, a Harvard graduate, ignored easier, high-paying jobs and instead chose to fight for people like McMillian, IndieWire reports.
By Gina Tron. Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson and Jame Foxx as Walter McMillian. Photo: Jake Giles Netter. A trailer for “Just Mercy,” released Wednesday, teases a new film which depicts the real-life journey of a lawyer who dedicated his life to helping the wrongfully accused.
The Client - A small boy who saw the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to help protect him when the DA tries to use him to take down the mob family.#N#Length: 119 minutes# N#Director: Joel Schumacher#N#Stars: Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Renfro#N#Watch Movie: The Client
Anatomy of a Murder - In a murder trial, the defendant says he only killed the man after suffering temporary insanity when the victim raped his wife.#N#Length: 160 minutes#N#Direct or: Otto Preminger#N#Stars: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara#N#Watch Movie: Anatomy of a Murder
The Paper Chase - A 1L law student at Harvard has trouble balancing his schoolwork and his relationship with the daughter of his toughest professor.#N#Length: 113 minutes#N#Direct or: James Bridges#N#Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Lindsay Wagner, John Houseman#N#Watch Movie: The Paper Chase
The Witching Hour - A gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, accidentally hypnotizes a young man, who then kills an enemy of the gambler. No one believes that the young man didn't have any murderous intent, so the gambler teams up with a retired lawyer in hopes of saving the young man from death row.
Murder in the First - A young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner who has been accused of killing another inmate, despite his client having just spent over three years in solitary confinement.#N#Length: 122 minutes#N# Director: Marc Rocco#N#Stars: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman#N#Watch Movie: Murder in the First
Reversal of Fortune - Rich Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, and husband Claus is found guilty of attempted murder; but he maintains his innocence and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.#N#Length: 111 minutes#N#Director : Barbet Schroeder#N#Stars: Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close, Ron Silver#N#Watch Movie: Reversal of Fortune
Legal Eagles - A New York DA works and flirts with his legal opponent and her bizarre artist client, who is on trial for a murder that she didn't commit.#N#Length: 116 minutes#N#Direct or: Ivan Reitman.#N#Stars: Robert Redford, Debra Winger, Daryl Hannah#N#Watch Movie: Legal Eagles
This film is based on an autobiography called Proved Innocent: The Story of Gerry Conlon of the Guildford Four. It stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Emma Thompson, and you can rent it on Amazon or iTunes.
This Harrison Ford movie tells the story of a man who must prove his innocence of a crime he was wrongly convicted of committing. As you can tell from the film's name, he's on the run from the police, and it's a race-for-your life story that you can't forget.
In true crime, various echelons of the genre exist. There are the stories that make you disgusted by human nature and grateful for the criminal justice system. There are other cases that remain unsolved and make you muse over whodunit. And then, there are the tales of wrongful convictions that keep you up at night because you simply can't believe ...
Proof (2005) – This is an American drama film featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins and Jake Gyllenhaal. It was based on the play “Proof” by David Auburn. In this film, a mathematician (Paltrow’s father) developed schizophrenia and she has to take care of him.
Through a Glass Darkly (1961) – This was a Swedish movie that is considered a three-act “chamber film.”. Four family members act as mirrors for each other. The entire movie takes place while a family is on vacation on a remote island.
Not all of these movies portray schizophrenia or a main character with schizophrenia, but some have schizophrenic themes and/or overtones. The Snake Pit (1948) – This movie is based on the novel “The Snake Pit” written by Mary Jane Ward in 1946. The novel tells a story about a woman who finds herself in an insane asylum ...
The guy who called the radio show ends up committing a mass murder at a popular Manhattan bar. The radio DJ ends up becoming suicidal for what had happened in regards to the caller into his show. He eventually attempts suicide, but instead is rescued by a homeless man suffering from catatonic schizophrenia.
Benny & Joon (1993) – This was a romantic comedy movie about 2 unusual people that meet each other and fall in love. This film stars Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson as a couple.
Angel Baby (1995) – This is an Australian drama film about two people that meet during therapy and fall into deep love. Both of these individuals have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003) – This movie is adapted from the autobiography written by Liz Murray called “Breaking Night.”. Liz is one of two daughters in a Bronx family and her mother has schizophrenia and is addicted to drugs.
This prison drama details the struggle of Andy Dufresne, a man wrongfully accused for the murder of his own wife. He maintains his innocence throughout the film, fighting for his freedom but also working to build freindships and better the lives of others during his time behind bars.
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ is a modern classic, a film that broke so many technological barriers 21 years ago when it was released. Yet, even today, the animation found in the Robert Zemeckis film is still as adequate as it ever was. It shows how amazing the direction and the acting by Bob Hoskins were that the two, lead characters have such charisma between one another. Sorry, but ‘Tango & Cash’ have nothing on ‘Valiant & Rabbit.’ On top of the frivolity and cartoon aspects, the movie also has quite an interesting story about celebrity and the nature of being framed. Tell me you weren’t just a little freaked out when you first realized Judge Doom was a toon. ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ is an incredible film. It’s one of those rare instances of a film 20-years-old or older that actually deserves a sequel and never got one.
‘Double Jeopardy’ is a film that takes the pretty standard notion of a woman getting framed for the murder of her husband and turning it on its ear.à ‚ In this film, the husband faked his death, the wife already served time for the murder, and, so, she can kill him free and clear without the law touching her. ‘Double Jeopardy’ came near the end of the whole “women in peril” era of films that came our way near the end of the ’90s, and Ashley Judd was the queen of that film. This is the best, creating suspense and drama all along the way but still able to throw a few surprises our way here and there. Tommy Lee Jones somewhat reprises his role of someone hunting down an escaped fugitive, but he gives a great performance, as well. ‘Double Jeopardy’ is a fine film full of thrills.
Based on a true story, ‘In the Name of the Father’ is an incredibally moving motion picture with or without Daniel Day-Lewis churning out one of his signature performances. Â Here, the amazing actor plays Gerry Conlon, one of the Guildford Four, who were falsely accused of an IRA bombing in 1974 despite having no evidence whatsoever linking them to the organization. Â The four were held in prison until their eventual release in 1989. Â What director Jim Sheridan pieces together with his film is a heart-wrenching depiction of the life of the falsely accused prisoner without the political subtext getting in the way. Â ‘In the Name of the Father’ is a humanist film with dramatic turns and staggering performances by the actors involved. Â Day-Lewis may lead, but Emma Thompson and Pete Postlethwaite, as Conlon’s father, Giuseppe, who was also falsely imprisoned as one of the Maguire Seven, also give outstanding performances. Â All three were nominated for Academy Awards as was Sheridan for Best Director and the film for Best Picture of 1993. Â ‘Schindler’s List’ got all the glory at that year’s Oscars presentation, but ‘In the Name of the Father’ is a film that is not to be missed by any means.