At a Glance

The story of an ethical lawyer who is forced to choose between the security of his legal profession and his own integrity.

Detailed Information

In a criminal justice where criminals go free, lawers and judges make deals as a kind of matter of routine and the innocent sometimes go unprotected, young lwayer Arthur Kirkland begins to wonder where the justice has gone. Arthur (Al Pachino) is an honest, idealistic lawyer who is suddenly uner pressure to defend a disringuished Judge (John Forsuthe) accused of raping and battering a ypung girl - and whome Arthur knows is guilty.

Jack warden stars as an eccentric, cheerfully suicidal judge who thinks Arthur should play the game. When it comes down to the trial, Arthur must choose between the security of his career and his personal intefrity.