Movie
Criminal Law
Released: April 28, 1989 (1989)
Runtime: 114 minutes
Genres: Drama, Thriller, 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Michael Sinelnikoff as Professor Clemens
Age at release: 60
- Joe Don Baker as Detective Mesel
Age at release: 53
- Sean McCann as Jacob Fischer
Age at release: 53
- Tess Harper as Detective Stillwell
Age at release: 38
- Gary Oldman as Ben Chase
Age at release: 31
- Kevin Bacon as Martin Thiel
Age at release: 30
- Karen Young as Ellen Faulkner
Age at release: 30
- Ron Lea as Gary Hull
Age at release: Unknown
- Karen Woolridge as Claudia Curwen
Age at release: Unknown
- Ali Giron as Isabel Fuertes
Age at release: Unknown
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- Terrence Labrosse as Judge
Age at release: 56
- Tyrone Benskin as Jackson
Age at release: 30
- Rob Roy as Ethan Parks
Age at release: Unknown
- Barbara Jones as Sandra Massina
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- Jeannie Walker as Mrs. Monroe
Age at release: Unknown
- Johnny Cuthbert as Hal Keeler
Age at release: Unknown
- Claire Rodger as Thiel Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
- Rebecca Hall as Grade Teacher
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- Tracy Ray as Janet
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- Bill Haughland as Newscaster
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- Howard Schwartz as Newscaster
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- Mitzumi Takahashi as Newscaster
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- Carolyn Davine as Law Secretary
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- Ilana Linden as Frowning Woman
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- Andrew Johnston as Cop Tony
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- Anna MacCormack as Clinic Receptionist
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- Irene Kessler as Librarian Peggy
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- James Rae as Reporter
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- David Gow as Reporter
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- Susan Glover as Reporter
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