Criminal Justice
Synopsis
A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he pleads guilty. Is he as innocent as the victim? Is the justice system guiltier than both?
Top Cast
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Forest Whitaker
Jessie Williams
Anthony LaPaglia
David Ringel
Rosie Perez
Denise Moore
Jennifer Grey
Liz Carter
Tony Todd
Detective Riley
Saundra McClain
Loretta Charles
Joe Lisi
Detective Lane
Stephen Pearlman
Judge Ratner
William Cameron
Mitchell
Chuck Cooper
Judge Whitney
Bill Dalzell
Ratner's Clerk
Charles Sanders
ADA Crosley
Alex Coleman
Bridge Man
Larry John Meyers
Court Officer
Don Brockett
Judge Mulino
Rick Applegate
ADA Matson
Joe Marmo
Grand Jury Foreman
Ro'ee Levi
TNT Officer Rivers
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Wolk
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Criminal Justice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Elysian Films, HBO Showcase
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Wolk
Andy Wolk
Elliot Goldenthal
Steven Fierberg
Katherine Wenning
Colin Callender, Robert O'Connor, Michael Nozik, Michael Apted
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Wolk
Director
Andy Wolk
Writer
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Michael Nozik
Producer
Carol Wood
Costume Design
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Steven Fierberg
Director of Photography
Dianna Freas
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Justice
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What is Criminal Justice about?
A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he pleads guilty. Is he as innocent as the victim? Is the justice system guiltier than both?
Who directed Criminal Justice?
Criminal Justice was directed by Andy Wolk.
Who stars in Criminal Justice?
The principal cast of Criminal Justice includes Forest Whitaker, Anthony LaPaglia, Rosie Perez, Jennifer Grey, Tony Todd.
When was Criminal Justice released and how long is it?
Criminal Justice was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Criminal Justice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Criminal Justice was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.