Criminal Law (1989)
Criminal Law is a 1989 drama movie directed by Martin Campbell, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon and Tess Harper.
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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What is Criminal Law about?
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.
When was Criminal Law released?
Criminal Law was released on 28 April 1989.
How long is Criminal Law?
Criminal Law runs 1h 54m.
Who made Criminal Law?
Criminal Law was directed by Martin Campbell.
Where can I watch Criminal Law?
Criminal Law is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo.
Where to watch Criminal Law
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Gary Oldman as Ben Chase
- Kevin Bacon as Martin Thiel
- Tess Harper as Detective Stillwell
- Karen Young as Ellen Faulkner
- Joe Don Baker as Detective Mesel
- Sean McCann as Jacob Fischer
- Ron Lea as Gary Hull
- Michael Sinelnikoff as Professor Clemens
- Karen Woolridge as Claudia Curwen
- Ali Giron as Isabel Fuertes
- Rob Roy as Ethan Parks
- Terrence Labrosse as Judge
