Criminal Law
Synopsis
Ben Chase is an up-and-coming attorney in Boston who is representing a wealthy client in a high-profile murder case. The defendant, Martin Thiel, is a young and affluent man accused of a particularly violent killing. When the trial concludes with Thiel's acquittal, a second murder occurs within 24 hours, bearing striking similarities to the first. Surprised by his own decision, Chase agrees to take on Thiel's defense once again, but this time with the intent to collect evidence that will ultimately lead to his client's conviction.
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Edited by Chris WimbleShot by Phil MeheuxScored by Jerry GoldsmithDesigned by Curtis A SchnellSound by Barney CabralStunts by Marco Bianco
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1989 · Box office
Produced on a $5.0M budget
Production budget
$5.0M
Also known as
- (English)Criminal Law
- Der Frauenmörderde
- La Loi criminellefr
- Legge criminaleit
- (Bulgarian)Наказателно право
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- CanadaSep 15, 1988
- United StatesApr 28, 1989
- DenmarkJun 30, 1989
- SwedenJul 28, 1989
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Cast & Crew
168 unique people credited
Top billed 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
Supporting cast
26Barbara Jones
as Sandra Massina
Jeannie Walker
as Mrs. Monroe
Tyrone Benskin
as Jackson
Johnny Cuthbert
as Hal Keeter
Claire Rodger
as Thiel Nurse
Rebecca Hall
as Grade teacher
Tracy Ray
as Janet
Bill Haughland
as Newscaster
Howard Schwartz
as Newscaster
Mitzumi Takahashi
as Newscaster
Carolyn Davine
as Law secretary
Ilana Linden
as Frowning woman
Andrew Johnston
as Cop Tony
Anna Maccormack
as Clinic receptionist
Irene Kessler
as Librarian Peggy
James Rae
as Reporter
David Gow
as Reporter
Susan Glover
as Reporter
Richard Jutras
as Reporter
Aidan Devine
as Reporter
Robert Parson
as Reporter
Sam Lemarquand
as Reporter
Lois Dellar
as Reporter
Linda Rona
as Reporter
Mike Bucci
as Reporter
Elizabeth Shepherd
as Dr. Thiel
Directors
1Writers
1Producers
5Other crew
123Tim Thompson
art department trainee
Michael Devine
Art Director
Lucie Drolet
assistant accountant
Jean Francois Sauvageau
assistant grip (as Jean Francois Sauvageau)
David Robin
assistant hair stylist
Debra Fleming
assistant hair stylist
Lucille Demers
assistant makeup artist
Nicole Lapierre
assistant makeup artist
Charles Dugas
assistant set dresser
Mario Racicot
assistant set dresser
Simon Fauteux
assistant set dresser
Dominique Le Grand
assistant set dresser (as Dominique LeGrand)
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