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Theodore Joadson, a freed slave played by Morgan Freeman, learns of the plight of these individuals and recruits the help of property lawyer Roger Baldwin (played by Matthew McCaughnehey) to defend and exonerate them. Their pursuit later wins the support of John Quincy Adams, who is played by Anthony Hopkins.
A casual affair between a young musician and a married woman turns into an intimate and profound connection that threatens to derail their lives. 41. When Husbands Cheat (1998 TV Movie) Error: please try again. Inspired by a true story, Tess McCall is an amateur sleuth who helps jilted wives find out the truth about their philandering husbands.
Films about cheating & affairs. 1 1. Fatal Attraction (1987) R | 119 min | Drama, Thriller. 2 2. Manhattan Night (2016) 3 3. Betrayal (2012) 4 4. The Loft (2014) 5 5. Breathe In (2013) More items
The 25 Best Courtroom/Legal/Lawyer Movies of All Time. 1 1. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Approved | 129 min | Crime, Drama. 2 2. 12 Angry Men (1957) 3 3. Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) 4 4. Anatomy of a Murder (1959) 5 5. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) More items
1 In The Mood For Love (2000) - 8.1. Perhaps the most romantic movie ever made about having an affair features two characters who ultimately don't have one. In The Mood For Love takes place in 1960s Shanghai, where two lonely neighbors realize their partners are cheating on them.
Notes On A Scandal is a tragic tale of not only trusting the wrong people, but the potentially terrible repercussions an affair can have on a family and the people involved. For their roles, both Blanchett and Dench received Oscar nominations.
However, Brokeback Mountain depicts an affair where the two people involved become free to be who they really are. Directed by Ang Lee, the movie tells the story of Ennis (Heath Ledger) and Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal), two sheepherders who, while working at a ranch together one summer, develop feelings for each other and maintain a romantic relationship over the course of 20 years, despite marrying women.
However, Indecent Proposa l was a massive hit and, to this day, is a cautionary tale about desperation and the consequences of one's actions.
However, Connie's chance encounter with a younger, sexy man, Paul (Oliver Martinez), leads to an affair.
However, Indecent Proposa l was a massive hit and, to this day, is a cautionary tale about desperation and the consequences of one's actions.
Ultimately, the affair gives her meaning and she remembers it all her life. Hollywood doesn 't produce a lot of romance films about older people , however, Bridges Of Madison County presents a mature, adult love story for people of experienced age, as well as young couples in it for the long haul.
The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the time before he established his strip-mall law office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
A young boy who witnessed the suicide of a mafia lawyer hires an attorney to protect him when the District Attorney tries to use him to take down a mob family.
A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup.
A lawyer defending a wealthy man begins to believe his client is guilty of more than just one crime.
An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.
A disgraced lawyer, now an ambulance chaser, gets a case that could bring him redemption or at least revenge on the firm which expelled him.
Disheartened since her ex-husband's affair, Grace Waters feels restored by a new romance. But when secrets erode her short-lived joy, Grace's vulnerable side turns violent.
Deemed one of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time and based on the novel with the same title, Anatomy of a Murder follows Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler (played by James Stewart), who has his work cut out for him after agreeing to defend Lt. Manion (played by Ben Gazzarra), who murdered a local bar owner after learning he’s been accused of rape.
Gambini, played by Joe Pesci, does his best to defend his cousin and his cousin’s friend but makes a number of missteps along the way. Gambini’s fiancee, Mona Lisa, who is played by Marisa Tomei, ...
McDeere finds himself in a jam when the FBI contacts him to gather evidence about the actions of his colleagues. As a result, he must decide between doing what’s best in the eyes of the law and making the decision that will keep him alive.
Trivia: Julia Roberts’ salary for her role as Erin Brockovich made her the first actress in Hollywood to earn more than $20 million.
Set in 1839, Amistad tells the story of a slave ship sailing from Cuba to the United States. In the film, directed by Steven Spielberg, Cinque (played by Djimon Hounsou) leads the slaves in an uprising, which results in them being held as prisoners in Connecticut.
Trivia: Despite his top-billed status, Welles does not appear in the film until an hour and five minutes in.
Philadelphia (1993) Directed by Jonathan Demme, Philadelphia tells the story of lawyer Andrew Beckett, who struggles to hide his homosexuality, as well as his HIV status, for fear that they will have a negative impact on his career at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm.
Amores Perros (2000) Alejandro Inarritu ‘s fiercely ambitious feature film debut tells three interconnected stories that deal with love, infidelity, guilt and redemption. In the first story we have three characters, Susana, Ramiro and Octavio.
‘The Graduate’ tells the story of a 21-year-old college graduate who doesn’t really know what to do with his life is attracted to an older woman, the wife of his father’s business partner. Mrs. Robinson is an unhappy wife, sexually unsatisfied and emotionally distant from his husband. Uncertainties in relationships run through the film as we see Benjamin falling in love with Mrs. Robinson’s daughter and runs away with her in the midst of her marriage on a journey with no real destination. What ‘The Graduate’ brilliantly manages to portray is the futility of relationships. Not a single relationship in the film is perfect and they are all flawed in some way or the other. But in the end it is only human to desire, to long and to wish.
The film tells the story of two shepherds, Ennis and Jack, who develop a complex emotional and sexual relationship during their time in the summer in the Wyoming mountains.
Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) ‘Y Tu Mama Tambien’ is certainly better than most films on the list but the reason why it’s ranked so low here is because infidelity isn’t the central thematic focus of the film. It just happens to play a part in weaving the tale.
The Love Affair (2015) The second Filipino entry on the list, ‘The Love Affair’ follows Vince (Richard Gomez), whose world comes crashing down after he finds out that his wife Trisha (Dawn Zulueta) has been unfaithful to him. Wanting to annul their marriage, he meets beautiful lawyer Adie (Bea Alonzo).
However, one day, Blue is busted and arrested, leaving a bag of cocaine in Leah’s hands. Now, Leah tries her best to rescue Blue by crossing all boundaries.
‘Y tu mamá también’ is a Mexican Spanish language film that revolves around Luisa (Maribel Verdú), who discovers that her husband is having an affair and she has terminal cancer in quick succession. She subsequently embarks on a journey across rural Mexico with two teenagers, Julio (Gael García Bernal) and Tenoch (Diego Luna). One of director Alfonso Cuarón’s earliest works, the film unflinchingly deals with sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, politics, and classism. It is also a poignant coming-of-age story that devotes a considerable amount of screen time to developing its two male leads. When it originally came out, the movie was a widespread critical success. It even earned a Best Original Screenplay nomination at the 2002 Academy Awards.
Following its release, the movie received mostly positive reviews from the critics and was a modest commercial success, earning $68.9 million at the box office against its $40.6 million budget. 2.
And this is what happens to Martin and Gabriella when they meet via an online dating app which they both use to hook up with people. After their first date, they go back to Martin’s apartment and have sex, with Gabriella later on moving in with him.
The story takes place in Zagreb, the Croatian capital, and has an ensemble cast.
Another romantic drama from the Philippines, ‘No Other Woman’ has three protagonists, furniture supplier Ram (Derek Ramsay), his wife Charmaine (Cristine Reyes), and heiress Kara (Anne Curtis). Ram and Charmaine are a happy couple. But after Ram meets Kara, things begin to change between them. With Kara’s help, Ram manages to secure a lucrative deal with her father’s resort. Soon, forbidden desires take root, and he spends the night with Kara. After Charmaine finds out about it, she decides that she will not lose to someone this easily and launches a ferocious fightback against the rich woman. The film is directed by Ruel Santos Bayani, whose other credits include the 2009 TV series ‘The Two of Us’ and the 2010 romance-drama ‘Paano Na Kaya’.