Movies and TvShows featuring "perjury" theme.
Whip Whitaker, an airline pilot, wakes up after a night of drinking, drugs, and sex with a flight attendant. He miraculously lands a plane after a mid-air catastrophe. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals the pilot's alcoholism and negligence. Whip faces the possibility of jail time, loss of his pilot's license, and the shame of causing deaths. Through a series of events, he begins to confront his addiction and tries to rebuild his life.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a movie set in 1930s Alabama, where a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch defends a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. The story revolves around the themes of racial prejudice, injustice, and the moral growth of the protagonist's children, Scout and Jem. The movie explores the impact of racism on society and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Moderately successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County out of a Lincoln Town Car. He lands the case of his career defending Louis Roulet, a Beverly Hills playboy accused of brutally beating a prostitute. As Haller investigates, he discovers similarities to a past case that may prove his previous client innocent. With the help of his ex-wife and investigator, Haller navigates a deadly game of survival as the truth unravels.
Just Mercy is based on the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson as he fights to free a wrongfully convicted death row inmate and exposes the systemic racism and injustice within the criminal justice system.
A Man for All Seasons tells the story of Sir Thomas More, a nobleman and statesman in 16th century England who faces a moral dilemma when King Henry VIII seeks to obtain a divorce and break away from the Catholic Church. More struggles to navigate the dangerous political landscape and maintain his integrity while facing pressure to support the king's actions.
Apple Tree Yard is a TV show about a married scientist who begins a secret affair, leading to a brutal murder that takes a toll on her life. Manipulation, deception, and vigilante justice unfold as she navigates the consequences of her actions.
A public defender decides to defend a mysterious woman accused of murder, but as he delves deeper into the case, he realizes things are not as they seem.
State and Main is a comedy-drama film set in a small town in New England. A movie production arrives and faces a series of chaotic incidents, including a scandal involving statutory rape, a car accident, and a lawsuit. The film satirizes the movie business and explores the dynamics of a small town dealing with the influx of film-makers.
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 naive youth leader, Jefferson Smith, is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His idealistic plans collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington. Undeterred, he tries to forge ahead, defending his innocence and fighting for integrity.
Cate McCall, a former successful lawyer who lost everything due to alcohol and personal issues, takes on the case of a woman who has been wrongfully convicted of murder. As she investigates the case, she must confront her own demons and fight for justice.
The Sweet Hereafter follows a lawyer who arrives in a small town in British Columbia to represent the families of the victims of a school bus accident. As he navigates the grief-stricken community, he uncovers deep-seated secrets and struggles to bring justice to the affected families.
In 'The Paradine Case,' a defense lawyer is drawn into a difficult murder trial when he takes on the case of a woman accused of killing her wealthy husband. As he delves deeper into the details, he becomes entangled in a web of lies, deceit, and hidden desires.
The Thin Blue Line is a documentary film that investigates the case of Randall Adams, a man who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of a police officer in Dallas, Texas. Through interviews, reenactments, and expert analysis, the film uncovers the flaws in the investigation and trial that led to Adams' wrongful conviction. It explores the roles of the police, the justice system, and the media in the miscarriage of justice. The film is known for its use of cinema verite techniques and its impact in helping to overturn Adams' conviction.
Hangmen Also Die! tells the story of a surgeon who assassinates a high-ranking Nazi official and the consequences that follow. Set in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, the film follows the protagonist as he becomes a target of the Gestapo and joins the resistance movement. Through twists and turns, the plot explores themes of sacrifice, patriotism, and the brutality of war. It culminates in a tense and thrilling climax as the protagonist fights for justice and freedom.
Call Northside 777 tells the story of a newspaper reporter who becomes determined to prove the innocence of a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder. The reporter uncovers new evidence and reopens the case, leading to a thrilling investigation filled with corruption, justice, and the search for the truth. Based on a true story, this gripping film explores themes of perseverance, redemption, and the power of journalism.
Ajay is framed and sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of three women. After four years he's out for good behaviour, and seeks revenge.
A man finds himself on trial for murder but can't remember anything about the crime. He seeks help from his defense attorney to unravel the mystery and prove his innocence.
Lily and her son John live alone in a small town as her husband has been killed fighting the war in France. Or at least that is what she told John, but the arrival of Frank back in the town leads him to find out that she not only has been lying about that but also about the fact that she never married him. When Frank tussles with Lily in her yard she applies for a restraining order, calling on the help of her father (the esteemed judge Stoddard Bell) and his partner (lawyer Harmon Cobb). The case fails and when Frank is found murdered later that night Stoddard is arrested and Cobb has a defence case on his hands.
On Christmas morning, Fujino Ryoko finds her classmate Kashiwagi Takuya’s dead body at their snow covered school. The police and the school conclude that Kashiwagi Takuya died by suicide. At that time, an anonymous letter is delivered to Fujino Ryoko. The letter states that Kashiwagi Takuya was murdered by a group of students including Ooide Shunji. The media and SNS begin to question whether Kashiwagi Takuya really died by suicide or was he murdered. The school principal tries to take control of the narrative, but this leads to a more chaotic situation. Fujino Ryoko is disturbed by people's reaction to Kashiwagi Takuya’s death. She asks for a trial and an unprecedented school trial begins.