Boston based neo-noir fails to ignite.
Criminal Law is directed by Martin Campbell and wri...
Criminal Law
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.
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Criminal Law
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 28, 1989
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
User Score
55%
Original Title
Criminal Law
Production Companies
Hemdale Film Corporation, Northwood Productions
Director
Martin Campbell
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$9,974,446
Description
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.