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Before a criminal lawyer knows what has happened, she is forced to defend a wife killer she knows is guilty.
A defense attorney takes on a client accused of murder, only to discover that the client may indeed be guilty. As the attorney delves deeper, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception and manipulation. The case tests her legal ethics and personal safety as she uncovers the truth behind the crime.
Guilty as Sin received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Sidney Lumet's direction and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Don Johnson. While some found the plot predictable, others appreciated its tense atmosphere and exploration of legal and moral complexities.
Don Johnson delivers a charismatic performance as a morally ambiguous lawyer.
Sidney Lumet's direction provides a strong sense of atmosphere and tension.
The film's exploration of legal ethics and guilt is thought-provoking, though some find the plot conventional.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an engaging thriller with strong performances, though some noted that the storyline followed familiar tropes.
This was Sidney Lumet's final feature film as a director before his retirement.
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It probably didn't really help that for the first half of this film, I thought that Don Johnson was Kevin Costner! Once I'd sorted that out though, it didn't really make much difference - it's still a rather dull crime thriller that is real...