

Legalese
1998-10-04 · 92 min · ★ 5.1
When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
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- Directors
- Glenn Jordan
- Production companies
- New Line Cinema
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James GarnerNorman Keane
Gina GershonAngela Beale
Mary-Louise ParkerRica Martin
Edward KerrRoy Guyton
Brian Doyle-MurrayRoy's Father
Kathleen TurnerBrenda Whitlass
Scott Michael CampbellRandy Mucklan
Keene CurtisJudge Handley
Matthew GlaveKurt Lee
Hy AnzellMr. Blum
Tyrees AllenRod Brooks
Darcy BelsherReggie
Brent BriscoeCashen Depps
Frank BuckleyKCAL Channel 9 Reporter
Patrick J. DancyInterpreter
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