Movies and TvShows featuring "legal-trial" theme.
A jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder, revealing personal biases and prejudices along the way.
During World War II, an African-American soldier is murdered at a Louisiana boot camp. Captain Davenport, a military lawyer, investigates the crime and faces racial discrimination as he tries to bring the killer to justice. The story is told through flashback as the trial unfolds in a courtroom drama.
Inherit the Wind is a dramatic retelling of the Scopes Monkey Trial, a courtroom battle between two renowned lawyers who passionately argue for their beliefs. One defends the teaching of evolution in schools, while the other fights to uphold religious doctrine. This thought-provoking film explores the themes of science, religion, and the clash between reason and belief.
Witness for the Prosecution is a gripping courtroom drama based on Agatha Christie's play. The story revolves around a wealthy woman who is murdered, and her husband becomes the prime suspect. A talented lawyer takes on the case to defend him, but as the trial progresses, surprising revelations and twists unfold.
A district attorney becomes concerned when his wife starts acting secretive and he suspects she has had an abortion. He investigates further and discovers that his wife has been tricked by a doctor into believing she was infertile. The district attorney takes the doctor to court, where the truth is revealed and his wife realizes the devastation of her decision. This film explores themes of abortion, birth control, and the societal pressures faced by women in the early 20th century.
In 'Hostile Witness,' a barrister is faced with a hostile witness during a murder trial. The witness's testimony could make or break the case, and the barrister must navigate the courtroom drama to uncover the truth.
An ambitious attorney (Edward Norris) tries to prove a man (John Litel) who killed to protect his wife's (Margaret Lindsay) honor was justified.
A man is put on trial for the murder of his best friend. A young attorney wants to become successful and decides to defend him. However, he is very inexperienced.
In the midst of World War II, an insecure and paranoid naval officer is put on trial for mutiny, questioning the leadership of his ship's captain.
Accused of killing her employer, financier Bjorn Faulkner, Kit is championed by wisecracking sailor-on-leave Steve Van Ruyle, who has a vested interest in the outcome of the trial.
Robert Strickland, the self-confessed murderer of Gerald Trask, refuses to defend himself on the witness stand. His attorney, however, cross-examines Strickland's wife.
Chicago is a sharp critique of the corruption within the criminal justice system and the media in 1920s Chicago. The story follows Roxie Hart, a housewife who murders her lover and going through a sensational trial. With the help of her slick lawyer, Roxie manipulates the media to gain fame, leading to a dramatic trial filled with lies, deceit, and showmanship.
The action of the film takes place in 1905-07. The main characters are a revolutionary who escaped from Metekhi prison and two brothers who hate each other.
8 is a courtroom drama based on the real-life trial that overturned Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage in California. The film provides an inside look into the courtroom proceedings and explores the legal battle for marriage equality.
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