1. 12 Angry Men - see my post on Sidney Lumet.
2. Inherit the Wind - A film loosely adapted from the 1925 " Monkey Trial" in which Scopes was convicted for teaching his high school science class Darwin's theory of evolution which suggests that man descended from the apes. This theory was not acceptable as per Tennessee's law. Spencer Tracy superbly plays the role of the defendant lawyer. The movie is a treat to watch!
3. Witness for the Prosecution - Based on Agatha Christie's novel and directed by Billy Wilder, Witness for the Prosecution is another great courtroom drama. The climax is particularly interesting. Go for it!
4. The Verdict - see my post on Sidney Lumet.
5. My Cousin Vinny - This is one of the most hilarious films that I have seen. To steer humor into something as serious as a courtroom drama seems impossible but that's exactly what the film does. Super!
5. Judgement at Nuremberg - The film is about four judges who served before and during the Nazi regime. They are charged for crimes against humanity during the regime and a 3 judge panel will hear and decide their case. Spencer Tracy plays the role of the chief judge and he has to decide the fate of the four judges charged. What do you do if your government makes you do horrendous crimes against humanity? Do you abide and go along or protest and stand up for your values even if that means death? Awesome film!
6. A Few Good Men - There may be a few out there who have not heard of this film. Tom Cruise is superb as Lt.Daniel Kaffee and Jack Nicholson is outstanding as Colonel Nathan R Jessup.(Nicholson's role earned him an Oscar nomination)
7. Philadelphia - It's based on a true case on Aids discrimination. Clarence B Cain was an attorney who was fired by his employer on knowing that he had Aids. Bowers was an attorney who represented Cain and sued the company. Tom Hanks plays the role of Cain(the role that earned him an Oscar) and Denzel Washington plays the Attorney's role. Bruce Springsteen earned an Oscar for his song"Streets of Philadelphia".
8. Anatomy of a Murder - Another interesting law related thriller starring James Stewart.
Sapna Iyer
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