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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 08:35 AM
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Anatomy of a Murder (1959), directed by Otto Preminger and starring Jimmy Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara, and George C. Scott, was nominated for several Academy Awards is my all-time top courtroom drama in a genre that is one of my favorites.
Also, the following come to mind. While not all of them are, strictly speaking, courtroom dramas, they all have at least some great courtroom scenes.
Inherit the Wind
Witness for the Prosecution
Presumed Innocent
Paths of Glory
Jagged Edge
A Few Good Men
The Caine Mutiny Court Martial
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 08:47 AM
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I don't know of any better Christie versions than Witness. Actually, the film is better than the story, since it has an extra twist added to the surprise ending.
I'm aware of only one version of Inherit the Wind, which was adapted from a Broadway play, and I don't think Jack Lemmon was in any of the films that I mentioned.
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 09:53 AM
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Originally posted by plawrence:
I'm aware of only one version of Inherit the Wind, which was adapted from a Broadway play, and I don't think Jack Lemmon was in any of the films that I mentioned. I believe that there was a remake of it several years ago. But it doesn't even come anywhere close to the classic original. To Kill A Mockingbird Inherit The Wind 12 Angry Men IMO the top three among many great courtoom classic movies. Don Cardi 
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 10:19 AM
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The others are great, but after you see Anatomy of a Murder, DC, your top 3 will become a top 4.
It's definitely on my all-time Top Ten list.
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 10:40 AM
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I have that Robert Altman TV movie production of the Broadway play, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial on my list which, strictly from a courtroom drama POV, is superior to the Bogat film, IMO.
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Re: Good court films
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A Ciivil Action.....I forgot that one, RB.
Some good courtroom scenes, a nice performance by Travolta, and good supporting roles for Dan Hedaya and your avatar.
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 11:05 AM
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Originally posted by Debra:
What do u guys think about Judgement at Nuremberg? not a top 5 material? Way too long and a bit boring in spots, but overall a great film with an outstanding cast. Doesn't make my Top 5, though, if I'm rating it based on the "How much did I enjoy it, not was it a great film or not" theory.
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 11:08 AM
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All good ones. I remember as a young kid watching "Witness For The Prosecution" with Tyrone Power and Marlena Dietrich and was blown away. I loved that movie. Haven't seen that version in years. And yes, I loved Justice For All, and think it's underrated as well. Pacino's performance was wonderful.  TIS
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by Sicilian Babe:
QBVII
What's the full name of this movie?
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Re: Good court films
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12/08/05 03:44 PM
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Primal Fear is decent one that hasn't been mentioned yet... Good twist.
Although, I think all of the highly exceptional ones have already been mentioned. Are we forgetting anything memorable?
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what is it with him and remakes of court films? 
