A Case for Murder
"To defence lawyer Jack Hammet winning is everthing. Losing is murder."
Originally released in 1993. A Case for Murder is a thriller/crime film. directed by Duncan Gibbins.
Starring Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, and Belinda Bauer
Synopsis
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jennifer Grey
as Kate Weldon
Peter Berg
as Jack Hemmet
Belinda Bauer
as Joanna Gains
Eugene Roche
as Alan Nugent
Samantha Eggar
as Ellen Denvers
Rosemary Forsyth
as Judge Helen McCoy
Mark Phelan
as Henry Gaines
David Hayward
as Darren Gaines
Justine Shapiro
as Pattie Henderson (as Justine Arlin)
Susan Lee Hoffman
as BMW Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MCA Television Entertainment
- Bodega Bay Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Case for Murder about?
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of...
Who directed A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder was directed by Duncan Gibbins.
How long is A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was A Case for Murder released?
A Case for Murder was released on May 19, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Case for Murder?
The main cast of A Case for Murder includes Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, Belinda Bauer, Eugene Roche, Samantha Eggar.