Legalese
“A Hot Actress. A Celebrity Murder. Two Lawyers Are About To Go Prime Time!”
Synopsis
When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
Top Cast
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James Garner
Norman Keane
Gina Gershon
Angela Beale
Mary-Louise Parker
Rica Martin
Edward Kerr
Roy Guyton
Brian Doyle-Murray
Roy's Father
Kathleen Turner
Brenda Whitlass
Scott Michael Campbell
Randy Mucklan
Keene Curtis
Judge Handley
Matthew Glave
Kurt Lee
Hy Anzell
Mr. Blum
Tyrees Allen
Rod Brooks
Randall Arney
Dean Davis
Darcy Belsher
Reggie
Brent Briscoe
Cashen Depps
Frank Buckley
KCAL Channel 9 Reporter
Patrick J. Dancy
Interpreter
Cliff Emmich
Bib Wellingford
Regan Forman
Audience Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Ray
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Legalese
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Billy Ray
Stewart Copeland
Tobias A. Schliessler
Bill Blunden
Cindy Hornickel, Glenn Jordan, J. Paul Higgins
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Billy Ray
Screenplay
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Cindy Hornickel
Producer
Glenn Jordan
Producer
Bill Blunden
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Linda Donahue
Costume Design
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 Legalese
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legalese about?
When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
Who directed Legalese?
Legalese was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Legalese?
The principal cast of Legalese includes James Garner, Gina Gershon, Mary-Louise Parker, Edward Kerr, Brian Doyle-Murray.
When was Legalese released and how long is it?
Legalese was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Legalese?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legalese was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legalese?
Legalese holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).