Night Court follows the comical and chaotic proceedings of the night shift at a Manhattan court, where Judge Harry Stone presides over a motley crew of defendants and eccentric staff members.
The Practice is a legal drama TV show set in Boston that follows the lives of attorneys at a law firm as they navigate courtroom battles, ethical dilemmas, and personal struggles.
L.A. Law is a drama series that explores the personal and professional lives of attorneys at a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. The show delves into the complexities of legal cases, the dynamics between colleagues, and the challenges they face in a high-pressure environment. It also touches upon themes of justice, relationships, and the intricate workings of the judicial system.
Knock on Any Door is a crime drama film released in 1949. It tells the story of a young man named Nick Romano who is on trial for the murder of a police officer. The film explores themes of poverty, crime, and the flaws of the justice system.
A lawyer and his estranged daughter find themselves on opposite sides of a high-profile lawsuit against an automobile manufacturer. As they clash in the courtroom, they also confront their troubled relationship and the death of the wife/mother that tore them apart. The stakes are high as they fight for justice and redemption.
Love on the Run (1979) is a romantic comedy-drama directed by François Truffaut. Set in 1970s Paris, the film follows the character Antoine Doinel as he searches for love and confronts unresolved conflicts from his past. Antoine Doinel, now divorced and in his thirties, is working as a proofreader and occasional writer. He embarks on a series of romantic encounters, from casual flings to rekindled romances, while also dealing with his own fickle nature and unresolved conflicts. As Antoine navigates the complexities of love, he revisits memories from his childhood and confronts his mother issues. The film is an exploration of romantic love, the battle of the sexes, and the struggles of becoming an adult.
Bitter over their divorce, a wealthy businessman prevents his ex-wife from seeing their child. She then takes him to custody court and a judge tries to determine what will be best for the child.
In Trial, a young man is falsely accused of rape and must navigate a racially biased trial. Set in the 1940s in a small town, the movie explores themes of prejudice, racism, and the impact of the Communist Party on the trial. The main character, an apprentice lawyer, must uncover deception and fight against a white jury to prove his innocence. With the help of a defense attorney and a brave secretary, he challenges the racially motivated judgment and reveals the truth behind the accusations.
In 'The Third Secret', a murder investigation leads a psychiatrist to uncover dark secrets and personal demons of those involved. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes a murder suspect himself, questioning his own sanity and the nature of reality.
When his younger friends go up for adoption, threatening their extended family, an orphaned teen helps them discourage potential parents.
After a technicality results in the release of a man being tried for the rape and murder of a young woman, her father murders the man. Admitting his guilt and refusing to use temporary insanity, the father places his attorney in a virtual no-win situation. In an extreme effort, the attorney decides to call the judge who released the murderer originally and to challenge the entire legal system that would permit such a travesty.
A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.
An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncle doesn't want the dog, and when chickens are found dead, the uncle accuses the dog of killing them. The boy decides that it's time he and the dog hit the road so they run away, and meet up with an elderly man who also ran away from a home where he believed he wasn't wanted either.
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