Just Cause
“Buried deep in the Florida Everglades is a secret that can save an innocent man or let a killer kill again.”
Synopsis
A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Just Cause - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-08
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Paul Armstrong
Laurence Fishburne
Sheriff Tanny Brown
Blair Underwood
Bobby Earl Ferguson
Kate Capshaw
Laurie Armstrong
Ruby Dee
Evangeline Ferguson
Scarlett Johansson
Kate Armstrong
Ed Harris
Blair Sullivan
Christopher Murray
Detective T.J. Wilcox
Daniel J. Travanti
Warden
Ned Beatty
McNair
Liz Torres
Delores Rodriguez
Chris Sarandon
Lyle Morgan
Deborah Smith Ford
Medical Examiner
Ashley Holliday Tavares
Slumber Party Girl
Hope Lange
Libby Prentiss
Kevin McCarthy
Phil Prentiss
Victor Slezak
Sgt. Rogers
Taral Hicks
Lena Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 22, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Glimcher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeb Stuart, Peter Stone
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Just Cause
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.9M
- Production Studios
- Lee Rich Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Glimcher
Jeb Stuart, Peter Stone, John Katzenbach
James Newton Howard
Lajos Koltai, Alexander Witt
William M. Anderson, Armen Minasian
Arne Glimcher, Steve Perry, Sean Connery, Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
William M. Anderson
Editor
Jeb Stuart
Screenplay
Armen Minasian
Editor
Peter Stone
Screenplay
Arne Glimcher
Producer
Arne Glimcher
Director
Steve Perry
Producer
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Sean Connery
Producer
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Lee Rich
Producer
Chuck Picerni Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Cause
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Cause about?
A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Who directed Just Cause?
Just Cause was directed by Arne Glimcher.
Who stars in Just Cause?
The principal cast of Just Cause includes Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne, Blair Underwood, Kate Capshaw, Ruby Dee.
When was Just Cause released and how long is it?
Just Cause was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Just Cause make at the box office?
Just Cause grossed $36.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Just Cause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Cause was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Just Cause based on a book or true story?
Just Cause is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Katzenbach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Cause?
Just Cause holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).