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'.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Blu-ray) (2005)
6.7/10
Director: Scott Derrickson
Starring: Laura Linney, Tom Wilkinson, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Carpenter, Colm Feore
Inspired by real events, this is as much courtroom drama as supernatural chiller. It tells in flashback the tragic story of 'Emily Rose' (Jennifer Ca... Read more
Damages: Season 1 (Blu-ray) (2007)
8.1/10
Starring: Rose Byrne, Glenn Close, Ted Danson, Peter Facinelli, Philip Bosco, Tate Donovan
Steering clear of courtroom cliches this series follows one case and the people involved, with a film noir-like menace and story. Young lawyer Rose By... Read more
The Good Wife: Season 3 (2011)
8.4/10
Starring: Alan Cumming, Julianna Margulies, Josh Charles
Discover this third season, and discover that perhaps the good wife is not afraid to be bad. Tougher in the courtroom, stronger for her family, and ho... Read more
The Good Wife: Season 4 (2012)
8.4/10
Starring: Julianna Margulies, Alan Cumming, Josh Charles
Alicia Florrick (Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Julianna Margulies) brings her sharp mind and signature grace to challenges both in and out of the cou... Read more
Una Pura Formalita ( A Pure Formality ) (1996)
7.8/10
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Starring: Gerard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini
Gerard Depardieu plays a man accused of a murder he doesn't remember committing. He and Roman Polanski play a deadly game of deceptions, distortions a... Read more
The Trial (1993)
6/10
Director: David Jones
Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards
Kafka's landmark novel is brought to life with a faithful Harold Pinter screenplay, superior Prague locations and an excellent cast including Kyle Mac... Read more
Murder on a Sunday Morning (2001)
8/10
Director: Jean Xavier de Lestrade
This intense and exciting Oscar-winning documentary focuses on the wrongful arrest of 15-year-old African-American, Brenton Butler, for the murder of... Read more
The Paper Chase (1973)
7.2/10
Director: James Bridges
Starring: Edward Herrmann, John Houseman, Timothy Bottoms, James Naughton, Lindsay Wagner
A first-year Harvard Law School student (Timothy Bottoms) struggles to impress the school's most intimidating professor (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-w... Read more