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Trial By Fire: Four
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posted May 14, 2018, 5:58 PM by Adam Smith [ updated May 14, 2018, 5:58 PM ]
I’ve watched my fair share of legal dramas over the years. I’ve
always loved the tale of triumph that comes with dramas set in
courts, whether it’s a story of the heroic lawyer defending an
innocent person from a mountain of lies or an incorruptible police
team taking down an untouchable crime lord without fighting.
Here are four of my favorite films that take place in the
courthouse.
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Twelve Angry Men (1954)
The oldest of these films, this tells the tale of the titular 12-man
jury, who must decide unanimously to determine the verdict that
could see a young man executed. One dissenting man forces the
others to carefully re-evaluate each of the claims, which turn out
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to be less solid than they previously assumed. All in all, an
excellent tale on the importance of second thoughts and, perhaps,
not letting our own presumptions color our judgment.
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Based on one of my favorite books, this film codified the trope of
the honorable country lawyer, whose diatribes are as much meant
to skewer an unjust society as they were to explain the innocence
of the falsely accused. Notably, despite liberties taken with the
original book, even Harper Lee loved the changes.
Runaway Jury (2003)
Based on a bestselling book by John Grisham, this film focuses on
one case’s complex game of cat and mouse against two factions all
out to influence the members of a jury that could influence the
outcome of a mammoth case between a woman and a corporation.
It’s an exhilarating story of intrigue, conspiracy, and corruption
that would put the principles of one lawyer to the test.
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My Cousin Vinnie(1992)
This comedic romp about a lawyer’s attempt to defend his cousin
accused of a crime he didn’t commit is noteworthy for being one of
the most accurate depictions of a court case I and many other
movie-goers have seen. Featuring solid characters, hilarious
hijinks, and stereotype-breaking depictions of southerners, there’s
a lot to love about this film. Yes, kids, that is Daniel-san from
“Karate Kid.”
I’m Adam Smith, a retired banker and a longtime fan of police
procedurals and courthouse dramas. Follow me on Twitter for
more on my thoughts on my favorite genres.
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