Legal Eagles
A natural breeding ground for tension, suspense and witty repartee, the courtroom has long been an obvious choice for filmmakers. Here you will find murder ('In Cold Blood', 'Murder in the First'), injustice ('The Trials of Darryl Hunt', 'In The Name of the Father'), corruption ('Runaway Jury', 'Damages'), bigotry ('To Kill A Mockingbird', 'The Accused') and a few laughs as well ('Legally Blonde'). All be seated! Court is now in session!
Pictured: Brock Peters and the inimitable Gregory Peck who won the Oscar for his protrayal of Atticus Finch in 'To Kill A Mockingbird'.
Amazing Grace (2006)
7.4/10
Director: Michael Apted
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon...
The incredible true story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), who fought for years, along with other anti-slavery campaigners, to ban the trans-At... Read more
Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution (2005)
5.6/10
Director: Peter Werner
Starring: Terry Kinney, Janel Moloney, Nathan Anderson
This made-for-TV movie is based on Amber Frey's book following the sensational trial that involved her and her ex-lover Scott Peterson and captivated... Read more
Amistad (1997)
7.3/10
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Nigel Hawthorne, Matthew McConaughey, Djimon Ho...
Based on a true story, the movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to ret... Read more
Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)
8.1/10
Director: Otto Preminger
Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, Eve Arden
A riveting courtroom drama pitting small town lawyer James Stewart against big city prosecutor George C Scott, in a trial of Ben Gazzara, accused of m... Read more
And Justice For All (1979)
7.4/10
Director: Norman Jewison
Starring: Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg, Jeffrey Tambor, Craig T Ne...
In a system where criminals go free, lawyers and judges make deals and the innocent sometimes go unprotected, young lawyer Arthur Kirkland (Al Pacino... Read more
Boston Legal: Season 1 (2004)
8.4/10
Director: Lou Antonio, Steve Robin
Starring: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rene Auberjonois, William Shatner, Candice Bergen,...
This award-winning and blacky comedic spin-off from 'The Practice' stars James Spader as the ethically-challenged Alan Shore, civil attorney extraordi... Read more
Boston Legal: Season 2 - Part 1 (2005)
8.4/10
Starring: James Spader, William Shatner, Monica Potter, Rene Auberjonois, Candice Bergen,...
The resident bad boys of legal firm Crane, Poole and Schmidt are back for Season Two, dealing in their own inimitable way with assisted suicide, the I... Read more
Boston Legal: Season 2 - Part 2 (2005)
8.4/10
Starring: Candice Bergen, James Spader, Julie Bowen, Rene Auberjonois, William Shatner, Ma...
The resident bad boys of legal firm Crane, Poole and Schmidt are back for Season Two, dealing in their own inimitable way with assisted suicide, the I... Read more
Boston Legal: Season 3 (2006)
8.4/10
Starring: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois, Ju...
David E. Kelley's quirky comedy-drama continues with a few new additions to the legal team; Denny Crane tries on-line dating; Alan and a new associate... Read more
Boston Legal: Season 4 (2007)
8.4/10
Starring: James Spader, William Shatner, John Larroquette, Candice Bergen
A wry courtroom television show that walks the line between drama and comedy, 'Boston Legal' is the creation of perennial hit-maker David E. Kelley. T... Read more