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Justice
An alcoholic homeless man is framed for a murder of an Internal Affairs detective committed by fellow detectives who she was investigating. With the help of the mother of a teenage runaway he helped, the homeless man tries to prove his innocence.
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Plot Summary
A former judge, stripped of his license due to a past scandal, takes on a pro bono case defending a young man accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the legal system, forcing him to confront his own demons and fight for justice outside the boundaries of the law.
Critical Reception
Justice (1998) received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its intentions to explore themes of redemption and corruption within the justice system, many found the execution to be flawed, citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt to tackle serious legal drama themes.
Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired narrative.
Some found Armand Assante's performance to be a highlight, despite the material.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a potential television series, but it did not move forward.
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