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1999-04-19 · 90 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · TV Movie

A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony.

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Directors
David Anspaugh
Production companies
Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Columbia TriStar Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy GarciaAndy GarciaJoseph Michael Kirkland
Harry BelafonteHarry BelafonteWill Dunn
Robert ProskyRobert ProskyChief Justice
Ray WalstonRay WalstonJustice Clore Cawley
James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreDaniel Morissey
Kate NelliganKate NelliganJustice Sara Marie Brandwynne
Milo O'SheaMilo O'SheaJustice Harlan Greene
Albert HallAlbert HallJustice Hank Banks
Bob BalabanBob BalabanJustice Eli MacCorckle
John AylwardJohn AylwardJustice Benjamin 'Rip' Ripley
LisaGay HamiltonLisaGay HamiltonVirginia Mapes
Margaret ColinMargaret ColinLinda Kirkland
Hallie EisenbergHallie Eisenberg
Tracey EllisMarley Terrell
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'Keefe
Hedy BurressHedy Burress
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Jackson
Patty LotzPatty LotzNews Anchor #1
Joe DragoJoe DragoMapes Council
Dale HarimotoField Reporter #1

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