Movies and TvShows featuring "not-guilty-verdict" theme.

In 1960s England, a man fakes his way into a job as a butler in order to steal a valuable painting. When he is caught, he goes on trial and tries to prove that he is not guilty by spinning an elaborate web of lies.

In 1967 Detroit, amidst racial tension, a police raid sparks a riot which escalates into days of looting, violence, and police brutality. The story centers around the Algiers Motel incident where three African-American men were killed by police officers.

Buchanan Rides Alone is a classic western movie set in a small town in California. The story follows a drifter who becomes entangled in a web of corruption, murder, and revenge. Framed for murder and facing a not guilty verdict, he seeks justice and takes matters into his own hands. The film features dramatic confrontations, gunfights, suspenseful stand-offs, and a thrilling climax.

Amanda Knox tells the story of the infamous murder case in Italy where an American student was accused and convicted of killing her roommate. The documentary delves into the evidence, courtroom drama, and media frenzy surrounding the case.

Marshall follows the early career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Set in the 1940s, the movie explores Marshall's journey as a young lawyer representing an African-American chauffeur accused of assaulting his wealthy white employer in Greenwich, Connecticut. The case becomes a national sensation, testing the limits of Marshall's belief in justice and equality. Alongside a reluctant Jewish lawyer, Marshall faces prejudice and racism as they work together to uncover the truth and fight against racial discrimination.

A Catholic priest in Quebec, Father Logan, hears a man's confession of murder. When a real murderer realizes this, he tries to blackmail Father Logan, leading to a trial where the priest's faith, as well as his innocence, is put to the test.

In 'Waxwork II: Lost in Time', a couple finds themselves traveling through time in a wax museum and must face off against monsters and historical figures. Along the way, they encounter evil creatures, go on a satirical journey, and try to find a way back home.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 2008 movie that follows the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist who develops a serum that unleashes his dark alter ego, Mr. Hyde. As Hyde's violent and sadistic tendencies begin to take over, Jekyll must struggle to regain control before it's too late.

Walker is a movie based on the true story of a mercenary who led a military expedition to Central America in the 1800s. The film explores his journey, battles, and the impact he had on the region.

Perfect Strangers is a melodramatic movie set around a murder trial. The story follows a jury that becomes sequestered during the trial and their personal lives begin to intertwine. With elements of romance, suspense, and social drama, Perfect Strangers explores the relationships and dynamics among the jurors.

You Don't Know Jack is a movie based on the true story of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a physician who became infamous in the 1990s for assisting terminally ill patients in committing suicide. The film explores the moral and legal dilemmas surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. It delves into Kevorkian's motivation, his media manipulation, his court cases, and the political and moral debates sparked by his actions.

A mathematician and his student team up to solve a series of murders, each with mathematical clues. As they uncover a pattern, they find themselves in a race against time to stop the killer before he strikes again. Along the way, they encounter deception, conspiracy, and the dark side of academia.

Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery woman who confronted Girard in front of him, but Murdock's fiancée Hester shows up. After they return to his apartment, have a fight, and she leaves, the mystery woman slips in and begs for his help. Police Inspector Bacon and the cops show up, looking for the mystery woman; Murdock hides her. Murdock goes with the cops to discuss the murder the woman is suspected of. Bacon explains (in flashback) how some photogs were setting up a shot with Girard and Redfield. When the flashbulbs popped, Redfield keeled over dead and the woman, Meg Archer, fled while the newsmen ran out to phone their papers. The newsmen (who were rounded up later as thoroly as possible) are taken into police custody, except for Murdock (who wasn't at the scene), who is given a cap on the sly by rival McGoogin. Altho ...

After a woman is brutally raped, she is left for dead. Her brother, a brilliant scientist, rebuilds her as a cyborg equipped with superhuman strength and the ability to exact revenge. Together, they embark on a mission to find and punish her attackers.

In 'Please Murder Me,' attorney Craig Carlson defends his client, Albert Richter, who has confessed to killing his wife's lover. However, as the trial progresses, Carlson begins to suspect that Richter may not be guilty. He investigates further and discovers evidence that suggests the murder was staged to look like self-defense. As Carlson unravels the truth, he must navigate a web of deceit, romantic rivalry, and manipulation to clear his client's name.

A simple-minded dreamer pretends to be a ghost in order to help acquit himself of a murder charge.

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he printed in his newspaper.

In Death Dreams, a man becomes plagued by recurring nightmares that seem to be connected to a traumatic event in his past. As he delves deeper into his dreams, he uncovers a dark secret that threatens to consume him. With suspense and mystery, this movie takes viewers on a psychological journey into the depths of the human mind.

It tells the story of the courageous campaign of citizens and activists who faced violence and oppression in the struggle for the right to vote.

Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.