And Justice For All

SUMMARY

(from the cover of the dvd) In a criminal justice system where criminals go free, lawyers and judges make deals as a matter of routine and the innocent sometimes go unprotected, young lawyer Arthur Kirkland begins to wonder where the justice has gone. Arthur (Al Pacino, in a brilliant 1979 Best Actor Oscar-nominated role) is an honest, idealistic lawyer who is suddenly under pressure to defend a distinguished judge (John Forsythe) accused of raping and battering a young girl - and whom Arthur knows is guilty.  Jack Warden co-stars as an eccentric, cheerfully suicidal judge who thinks Arthur should play the game.   When it comes down to the trial, Arthur must choose between the security of his career and his personal integrity.  The final, explosive courtroom scene is unforgettable!

 

 

CAST /CREW

Directed by Norman Jewison Writing credits Valerie Curtin & Barry Levinson Cast  Al Pacino .... Arthur Kirkland Jack Warden .... Judge Francis Rayford John Forsythe .... Judge Henry T. Fleming Lee Strasberg .... Sam Kirkland Jeffrey Tambor .... Jay Porter Christine Lahti .... Gail Packer Sam Levene .... Arnie Robert Christian .... Ralph Agee Thomas G. Waites .... Jeff McCullaugh (as Thomas Waites) Larry Bryggman .... Warren Fresnell Dominic Chianese .... Carl Travers Craig T. Nelson .... Frank Bowers Victor Arnold .... Leo Fasci Vincent Beck .... Officer Leary Michael Gorrin .... Elderly Man   (more)

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TRIVIA

It was co-written by Valerie Curtain and Barry Levinson who would later go on to become a director of many successful movies (Diner, Rainman, Good Morning Vietnam, Tin Men, Avalon).

It was filmed in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, the location of many of Barry Levinson's movies as director (and his hometown).

Jack Warden also starred in the only episodic tv appearance Al has ever made, N.Y.P.D., a 60's police show with his then girlfriend Jill Clayburgh.

John Forsythe who played the corrupt rapist/Judge later went on to star in the night-time soap-opera "Dynasty" and was the voice of Charlie on "Charlie's Angels" the tv series.

DVD INFO

Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video
Widescreen and Full Screen Presentations
Audio: English (mono), French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Koreon, Thai
Director's Commentary
Theatrical Trailers
Talent Files
Interactive Menus
Production Notes
Scene Selections