Movies and TvShows featuring "crusading-lawyer" theme.

When Nancy Drew's father is suddenly taken ill, she is forced to move to a small town with her aunt. There, she stumbles upon a case involving a hidden staircase and must use her detective skills to solve the mystery and uncover the truth. Along the way, Nancy encounters various obstacles and dangerous situations, including breaking and entering, abduction, and forged signatures. With the help of her friends, she navigates through the twists and turns of the case, ultimately exposing the truth and bringing the culprits to justice.

The Phenix City Story is a crime noir drama set in Phenix City, Alabama, during a time of political corruption and organized crime. The film explores the dark underbelly of the city through the eyes of a crusading lawyer who becomes determined to bring down the criminal syndicate that controls the town. As he delves deeper into the corruption, he uncovers a web of prostitution, gambling, and murder disguised as accidents. With the help of a citizens' committee, the lawyer fights against the corrupt officials and criminals, leading to a dramatic climax involving a political campaign and domestic terrorism.

A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.

In 'The Sellout', a crooked lawyer and a crusading journalist in a small town uncover a criminal conspiracy involving corruption, bribery, and murder. As they investigate, they face threats from gangsters and encounter a web of deceit. With the help of a small-town sheriff and a newspaper editorial, they strive to bring justice to their community.