...And Justice for All
Once in a while someone fights back.
Overview
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
...And Justice for All (1979) remains a compelling watch primarily due to Al Pacino's powerful performance and its scathing, yet often darkly humorous, critique of the American legal system. The film explores themes of corruption, injustice, and the moral compromises faced by those within the system.
- Al Pacino's Electrifying Performance: Al Pacino delivers a "high-voltage" portrayal of Arthur Kirkland, an idealistic defense attorney driven to the brink by the flaws in the justice system. His performance is often cited as one of his best, showcasing a range of emotions from desperate frustration to righteous anger.
- Sharp Critique of the Justice System: The movie offers a "vicious cinematic attack" on the legal profession and the broader justice system, exposing its inherent corruption, ineptitude, and the devastating impact it can have on individuals.
- Ethical Dilemmas and Moral Complexity: The narrative presents complex ethical questions, particularly as Kirkland is forced to defend a judge he despises and believes to be guilty. It examines the toll the system takes on lawyers sworn to uphold the law.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Once in a while someone fights back."
Deutsch
DE
Title: ...und Gerechtigkeit für alle
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Italiano
IT
Title: ...e giustizia per tutti
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Français
FR
Title: Justice pour tous
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Português
PT
Title: ...E Justiça Para Todos
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Español
ES
Title: Justicia para todos
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ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - 1979
Al Pacino
WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) - 1979
Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson