Ted Crawford shoots his unfaithful wife, confesses to the police - orally and in writing - but then pleads not guilty and opts to defend himself in court. The young DA assigned to the case, Willy Beachum, has had a successful career with a 97% conviction rate. Beachum however is actually on his way to a lucrative position in a big private law firm, but his desire to win keeps him on the case. What ensues is a battle of wits between the two as Crawford systematically destroys his opponents case.
Director:
Gregory Hoblit
Writers:
Daniel Pyne
Glenn Gers
Starring:
Anthony Hopkins
Ryan Gosling
Release Date:
April 2007
Genres:
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot:
An attorney intent on climbing the career ladder toward success, finds an unlikely opponent in a manipulative criminal he's trying to prosecute.
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