23 Sep 2005
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
...And Justice for All
Once in a while someone fights back.
An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.
Top Billed Cast
Al Pacino Arthur Kirkland
Jack Warden Judge Francis Rayford
John Forsythe Judge Henry T. Fleming
Lee Strasberg Grandpa Sam
Jeffrey Tambor Jay Porter
Christine Lahti Gail Packer
Sam Levene Arnie
Robert Christian Ralph Agee
Thomas G. Waites Jeff McCullaugh
Larry Bryggman Warren Fresnell
Craig T. Nelson Frank Bowers
Dominic Chianese Carl Travers
Victor Arnold Leo Fauci
Vincent Beck Officer Leary
Michael Gorrin Elderly Man
Baxter Harris Larry
Joe Morton Prison Doctor
Alan North Deputy Sheriff
Tom Quinn Desk Clerk Kiley
Beverly Sanders Sherry
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