Trivia: The novel upon which the film is based was written by John D. Voelker (under the pseudonym Robert Traver), a Michigan Supreme Court justice. 4. The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) Directed by Brad Furman, The Lincoln Lawyer stars Matthew McConaughey as Mick Haller, a defense attorney who runs his law practice out of a Lincoln Continental.
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, Presumed Innocent tells the story of Rusty Sabich, a chief deputy played by Harrison Ford, who is assigned by prosecuting attorney Raymond Horgan (played by Brian Dennehy) to investigate the rape and murder of his colleague, Carolyn Polhemus (played by Greta Scacchi).
Mark H. Harris has written about cinema and horror films since 2003. His work has appeared on PopMatters.com, Vulture.com, and Ugly Planet, among other online publications. Within the horror genre, the "killer child" film is an intriguing niche, one in which the perceived innocence of kids runs in sharp contrast to their violent actions on screen.
This smartly crafted supernatural thriller plays like "Ransom" meets "The Omen," as a quartet of ne'er-do-wells kidnap a wealthy family's son, only to realize that they've captured a Damien. The eerie tyke has a talent for getting inside people's heads and making them want to kill.
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.
IFCFilmsVOD on YouTube. A 1976 murder of a police officer is the subject of this documentary, which reveals a great deal of corruption within the criminal justice system. It's available on Netflix and Hulu for streaming.
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 ...
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.
While this 1994 film suggests that its protagonist, Andy Dufresne, was actually innocent for the crime that put him in jail, some people believe that Andy was a master-manipulator who actually was guilty. The dubiousness of innocence vs. guilt is part of its greatness, though. You can rent it on Amazon or iTunes for $3.99.
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The story starts in a countryside mansion when the elderly lord of the mansion and others begin to get ready for a hunt. While chasing the fox, his horse refuses to jump of a fence and hurl him flying over the fence. The old man is then transferred to his bed when he is spending the last few hours of his life.
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.
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.
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.
At first, Mick assumes that the case will be an easy, open-and-shut affair. He soon learns, though, that there’s more to it than meets the eye and that it’s connected with a previous case of his.
This highly entertaining killer kid flick, shot in a POV "home movie" style, tells the story of a husband and wife who, despite their efforts, end up with a couple of evil, evil kids.
The Omen (1976) This prototypical killer child movie finds an American diplomat and his wife taking in a child who turns out to be the son of Satan. Deadly "accidents" seem to follow the kid around, as do fanatical nannies who toss themselves off of rooftops.
From the legendary Hammer Film Productions comes this tense and surprisingly grisly killer kid flick in the tradition of "Pet Sematary," the story of a grieving couple granted the chance to spend three days with their resurrected daughter.
Though it will never be mistaken for a good movie, "The Pit" remains absurdly watchable, thanks to its fascinating train wreck of a lead character. 12-year-old Jamie is an emotionally disturbed, pathologically lying perv who looks up women's skirts and sends harassing photos of naked women to his teachers.
This mix of "Village of the Damned" and "Devil Times Five" plays on the astrology craze of the '70s, featuring three children who are born in the same town on the same night under a particularly odd alignment of stars. A decade later, as their 10th birthday approaches, the three suddenly team up to kill as many people as possible.
A bus from the children's ward of a mental hospital crashes in the snow, killing everyone on board except for five little psychotic children. They head towards a house in the hills, where they're taken in by a group of adults who think that they seem like normal kids.
Within the horror genre, the "killer child" film is an intriguing niche, one in which the perceived innocence of kids runs in sharp contrast to their violent actions on screen. It's a gimmick, to be sure, but quite a few movies have turned the premise into chilling entertainment, from the '70s classic "The Omen" to more recent films like "Orphan."
Prosecutors contend Hollywood decided to get rid of Nicholas after learning from an attorney that he could face life in prison for kidnapping. They also believe the murder was a way for Hoyt to settle his own drug debt with Hollywood.
Hollywood said Ryan Hoyt, the gunman who was convicted and sentenced to death, acted on his own because of concern about Ben Markowitz finding out about the abduction. Hollywood also said the gun used to kill Nicholas was once his but that he gave it to Hoyt months before the murder.
Justin Timberlake in "Alpha Dog.". SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (CBS/AP) The case that inspired Justin Timberlake's "Alpha Dog" film has ended in a murder conviction for a marijuana dealer who kidnapped and ordered the killing of a 15-year-old boy. Jesse James Hollywood faces a possible death sentence after his conviction for kidnapping and murdering ...
The crime was the inspiration for "Alpha Dog," which starred Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone and Emile Hirsch, who played "Johnny Truelove," a character based on Hollywood.
He's not sure but he thinks that the bird may have attacked her. #8 This movie had Demi Moore, Chevy Chase, John Candy, and Dan Ackroid. It took place in New Jersey. The travelers get pulled over and get taken off to traffic court. Traffic court is held in this HUGE old house.
John Candy plays a dual role as the cop and the judge's daughter. They end up spending the night and the house is just crazy. I remember them taking a ride on a little roller coaster that is in the house, and they end up in a pile of bones.