Movies and TvShows featuring "murder-acquittal" theme.
When a Hungarian in Paris is wrongly accused of murder, a jury of eccentric characters must sort through the comedic chaos to uncover the truth.
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An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
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