And Justice For All
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment  (1979) 119 mins R

7.2 (7,212 votes)
"One Terrific Movie!" -The Hollywood Reporter

In a criminal justice system where criminals go free, lawyers and judges make deals as a matter of routine and the innocent sometimes go unprotected, young lawyer Arthur Kirkland begins to wonder where the justice has gone. Arthur (Al Pacino, in a brilliant 1979 Best Actor Oscar-nominated role) is an honest, idealistic lawyer who is suddenly under pressure to defend a distinguished judge (John Forsythe) accused of raping and battering a young girl -- and whom Arthur knows is guilty. Jack Warden co-stars as an eccentric, cheerfully suicidal judge who thinks Arthur should play the game. When it comes down to the trial, Arthur must choose between the security of his career and his personal integrity. The final, explosive courtroom scene is unforgettable!...

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Cast and Crew
Al Pacino  ......  Arthur Kirkland
Jack Warden  ......  Judge Francis Rayford
John Forsythe  ......  Judge Henry T. Fleming
Lee Strasberg  ......  Sam Kirkland
Jeffrey Tambor  ......  Jay Porter
Christine Lahti  ......  Gail Packer
Director  .....  Norman Jewison
Producer  .....  Norman Jewison; Patrick J. Palmer; Patrick Palmer
Writer  .....  Valerie Curtin; Barry Levinson
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: When Pacino is having his final rant in court regarding Forsythe, his jacket is open, then buttoned, then opened again without him even attempting to undo the buttons (more)

Trivia:
This was 75-year old character actor Sam Levene's final film. It culminated a 40+ year acting career. (more)

Filming Locations:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA (more)

Quotes:
Arthur Kirkland: [about Judge Rayford] This is a man bent on killing himself, it's not secret, a guard found him in his chambers once trying to hang himself! This is a man who's making value decisions on people's lives! (more)

Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations (more)