...And Justice for All 1979
“Once in a while someone fights back.”
What is ...And Justice for All?
...And Justice for All is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 19, 1979
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
...And Justice for All is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A principled lawyer battles a corrupt system while defending a despised judge.”
- Al Pacino delivers an Oscar‑nominated performance
- Sharp critique of legal corruption
- Directed by Norman Jewison
- Heavy courtroom dialogue may feel slow for some viewers
- Mature subject matter, including a rape trial, may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate gritty courtroom dramas with strong lead performances.
The film features intense legal conflict and mature themes, including a rape trial, and is suited for adult audiences.
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Who stars in ...And Justice for All?
The film stars Al Pacino, with supporting roles by Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg and Jeffrey Tambor.
Who directed the movie?
It was directed by Norman Jewison.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on October 19, 1979.
What is the central premise of the story?
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial while facing possible disbarment.
Did the film receive any award recognition?
Al Pacino received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film.
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