A Case for Murder
“To defence lawyer Jack Hammet winning is everthing. Losing is murder.”
Synopsis
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.
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Jennifer Grey
Kate Weldon
Peter Berg
Jack Hemmet
Belinda Bauer
Joanna Gains
Eugene Roche
Alan Nugent
Samantha Eggar
Ellen Denvers
Rosemary Forsyth
Judge Helen McCoy
Mark Phelan
Henry Gaines
David Hayward
Darren Gaines
Justine Shapiro
Pattie Henderson (as Justine Arlin)
Susan Lee Hoffman
BMW Driver
Nancy McLoughlin
Sylvie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duncan Gibbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Duncan Gibbins, Pablo F. Fenjves
- Original Score
- Randy Miller
- Original Title
- A Case for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- MCA Television Entertainment, Bodega Bay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duncan Gibbins
Duncan Gibbins, Pablo F. Fenjves
Randy Miller
Anthony B. Richmond
Caroline Biggerstaff
Michael S. Murphey, Richard Gitelson, Eric Freiser
Department Leadership Roster
Michael S. Murphey
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Caroline Biggerstaff
Editor
Jo-Ann Chorney
Production Design
Matt Jacobson
Costume Design
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Duncan Gibbins
Director
Pablo F. Fenjves
Writer
Randy Miller
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Case for Murder
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What is A Case for Murder about?
Jack Hammett is an aggressive young defence attorney on the rise up the corporate ladder. In the courtroom he's known as the "Hail Mary Kid" for his ability to win the unwinnable cases. When one of the firm's lawyers, Darren Gaines, is murdered and Gaines' wife is charged, Hammett is assigned as her attorney. Hammett asks Kate Weldon, a recently hired lawyer, to assist him. Together they discover some inconsistencies in the case as well as a possible connection to the recent murder of a judge.
Who directed A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder was directed by Duncan Gibbins.
Who stars in A Case for Murder?
The principal cast of A Case for Murder includes Jennifer Grey, Peter Berg, Belinda Bauer, Eugene Roche, Samantha Eggar.
When was A Case for Murder released and how long is it?
A Case for Murder was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Case for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Case for Murder was composed by Randy Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Case for Murder?
A Case for Murder holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).