My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(Turner Classic Movies)
Courtroom drama seems overly familiar and is populated with unlikable characters, but is ultimately well made with a genuinely gripping ending. Richard Chamberlain is the young, idealistic lawyer who has a seemingly close and shut murder case thrust upon him. It soon becomes apparent, however, that the local good ole boys have complete control over the police, lawyers and courtroom. Chamberlain seeks the advice and guidance of a well respected and retired lawyer played by Claude Rains. During the trial that takes up most of the film, we learn the sordid story of the murder in flashback. However, it is the slimy tactics of the prosecution that comes out looking guilty.
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