Directed by:
Joseph RubenScreenplay:
Wesley StrickCinematography:
John LindleyComposer:
Brad FiedelCast:
James Woods, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Colin, Kurtwood Smith, Tom Bower, Charles Hallahan, Luis Guzmán, Graham Beckel, Kurt Fuller, Richard Fancy (more)VOD (1)
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James Woods stars as a William Kuntsler-style lawyer in this tale of injustice and renewed dignity. In the 1960s, idealistic advocate Eddie Dodd courted controversy by defending outspoken youths and free spirits. Alas, in the 20 years since, he has succumbed to cynicism. Nowadays, perpetually stoned, he protects coke dealers who pay for his services with paper bags full of cash. Then Eddie takes on an assistant, Roger Baron, who brings to his attention the case of a wrongly imprisoned Asian man. Suddenly Eddie's conscience is sparked, and he sets out to clear the man's name. As Eddie investigates the crime, he encounters on-the-take police officers, dirty D.A.s, and even neo-Nazis every step along the way. Eddie not only must help an unjustly accused man but salvage his own self-confidence--and stay alive--as well. (official distributor synopsis)
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