A Case for Murder(1993)
To defence lawyer Jack Hammet winning is everthing. Losing is murder.
A Case for Murder Synopsis
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.
A Case for Murder (1993) is a thriller, crime, drama and tv movie film directed by Duncan Gibbins, released on May 19, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, Belinda Bauer and Eugene Roche. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Duncan Gibbins
- Writers:
- Duncan Gibbins, Pablo F. Fenjves
- Producers:
- Michael S. Murphey
- Cinematographer:
- Anthony B. Richmond
- Composer:
- Randy Miller
- Production:
- MCA Television Entertainment, Bodega Bay Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Case for Murder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Grey
as Kate Weldon
Peter Berg
as Jack Hemmet
Belinda Bauer
as Joanna Gains
Eugene Roche
as Alan Nugent
Samantha Eggar
as Ellen Denvers
Rosemary Forsyth
as Judge Helen McCoy
Mark Phelan
as Henry Gaines
David Hayward
as Darren Gaines
Justine Shapiro
as Pattie Henderson (as Justine Arlin)
Susan Lee Hoffman
as BMW Driver
Nancy McLoughlin
as Sylvie
Key crew
Directed by Duncan Gibbins, written by Duncan Gibbins and Pablo F. Fenjves, produced by Michael S. Murphey.
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A Case for Murder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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A Case for Murder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Case for Murder?
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The main cast of A Case for Murder (1993) includes Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, Belinda Bauer, Eugene Roche and Samantha Eggar. The film was directed by Duncan Gibbins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Case for Murder released?
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A Case for Murder was released on May 19, 1993 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is A Case for Murder worth watching?
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A Case for Murder (1993) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.