Strange Justice
Synopsis
In this historical drama, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall announces his retirement. The White House nominates Clarence Thomas as Marshall's replacement. But Thomas's confirmation hearings are rocked by charges that he sexually harassed Anita Hill, a former assistant. As their conflict plays out in public, a White House aide runs a behind-the-scenes campaign to discredit Hill.
Top Cast
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Regina Taylor
Anita Hill
Delroy Lindo
Clarence Thomas
Paul Winfield
Thurgood Marshall
Mandy Patinkin
Kenneth Duberstein
Louis Gossett Jr.
Vernon Jordan
Stephen Young
Sen. Danforth
Philippe Shepherd
Charles Goodman
Mimi Kuzyk
Marion Gray
Sherry Miller
Susan Deller Ross
Julie Khaner
Julie Desavia
Janet Land
Ginni Lamp Thomas
Lisa Mende
Shirley Wiegand
Karen Glave
Sondra Norris
Barclay Hope
Tom Daniels
Kathleen Laskey
Sydney Duberstein
Maxine Guess
Angela Wright
Richard Blackburn
John Sununu
Bob Clout
A. B. Culvahduse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Mayer, Jill Abramson, Jacob Epstein
- Original Score
- William Jacobs
- Original Title
- Strange Justice
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest R. Dickerson
Jane Mayer, Jill Abramson, Jacob Epstein
William Jacobs
Jonathan Starch
Stephen Lovejoy
Steven Haft, Jacob Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Jonathan Starch
Director of Photography
William Jacobs
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 Strange Justice
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What is Strange Justice about?
In this historical drama, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall announces his retirement. The White House nominates Clarence Thomas as Marshall's replacement. But Thomas's confirmation hearings are rocked by charges that he sexually harassed Anita Hill, a former assistant. As their conflict plays out in public, a White House aide runs a behind-the-scenes campaign to discredit Hill.
Who directed Strange Justice?
Strange Justice was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
Who stars in Strange Justice?
The principal cast of Strange Justice includes Regina Taylor, Delroy Lindo, Paul Winfield, Mandy Patinkin, Louis Gossett Jr..
When was Strange Justice released and how long is it?
Strange Justice was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Justice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Justice was composed by William Jacobs.
Is Strange Justice based on a book or true story?
Strange Justice is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jane Mayer", Book: "Jill Abramson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Justice?
Strange Justice holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).