Criminal Law

5.5

114 minutes

4/28/1989

Overview

Ben Chase is an on-the-rise Boston attorney currently defending a wealthy client in a high-profile murder case. Martin Thiel is the wealthy young man on trial for a particularly brutal murder. The verdict sets Thiel free. Within 24 hours another grizzly and all-too-familiar murder has taken place with striking similarities to the first crime. Chase inexplicably agrees to act as his defense attorney; but this time it will be to gather evidence that will put away his client for good.

Cast List

Gary Oldman
as Ben Chase
Kevin Bacon
as Martin Thiel
Tess Harper
as Detective Stillwell
Karen Young
as Ellen Faulkner
Joe Don Baker
as Detective Mesel
Sean McCann
as Jacob Fischer
Ron Lea
as Gary Hull
Michael Sinelnikoff
as Professor Clemens
Karen Woolridge
as Claudia Curwen
Ali Giron
as Isabel Fuertes
Rob Roy
as Ethan Parks
Terrence Labrosse
as Judge
Barbara Jones
as Sandra Massina
Jeannie Walker
as Mrs. Monroe
Tyrone Benskin
as Jackson
Johnny Cuthbert
as Hal Keeler
Claire Rodger
as Thiel Nurse
Rebecca Hall
as Grade Teacher
Tracy Ray
as Janet
Bill Haughland
as Newscaster
Howard Schwartz
as Newscaster
Mitzumi Takahashi
as Newscaster
Carolyn Davine
as Law Secretary
Ilana Linden
as Frowning Woman
Andrew Johnston
as Cop Tony
Anna MacCormack
as Clinic Receptionist
Irene Kessler
as Librarian Peggy
James Rae
as Reporter
David Gow
as Reporter
Susan Glover
as Reporter
Richard Jutras
as Reporter
Aidan Devine
as Reporter
Robert Parson
as Reporter
Sam Le Marquand
as Reporter
Lois Dellar
as Reporter
Linda Rona
as Reporter
Mike Bucci
as Reporter
Elizabeth Shepherd
as Dr. Thiel