Movie: Criminal Justice

Top 10 Billed Cast

Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker

Jessie Williams

Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia

David Ringel

Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez

Denise Moore

Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey

Liz Carter

Tony Todd
Tony Todd

Detective Riley

Saundra McClain
Saundra McClain

Loretta Charles

Joe Lisi
Joe Lisi

Detective Lane

Stephen Pearlman
Stephen Pearlman

Judge Ratner

William Cameron
William Cameron

Mitchell

Chuck Cooper
Chuck Cooper

Judge Whitney

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    A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he pleads guilty. Is he as innocent as the victim? Is the justice system guiltier than both?

  • Release Date

    1990-09-08

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    English
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