Scandal: Lawful Entry
Scandal: Lawful Entry

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Scandal: Lawful Entry

2000
Movie
80 min
English

An important madam is indicted and several of her whores testify in court by illustrating with sex scenes.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: N/A (TV Movie)Genres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young lawyer takes on a difficult case to defend a controversial client, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and corruption. As the stakes rise, he must navigate treacherous legal and personal challenges to uncover the truth and protect himself from powerful forces.

Critical Reception

Scandal: Lawful Entry received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics often pointing to its formulaic plot but acknowledging solid performances from its lead actors. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful elements while others found the story predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • While predictable, the film offers moments of suspense.

  • Performances by C. Thomas Howell and Joanna Cassidy are a highlight.

  • The legal thriller elements are somewhat underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience feedback is limited, but general sentiment suggests it was an adequate, albeit unmemorable, made-for-television thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a pilot for a potential television series that was never picked up.

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