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Just Cause
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Just Cause

1995-02-17 · 102 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Arne Glimcher
Production companies
Lee Rich Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 36,853,222

Top Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryPaul Armstrong
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneSheriff Tanny Brown
Blair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodBobby Earl Ferguson
Kate CapshawKate CapshawLaurie Armstrong
Ruby DeeRuby DeeEvangeline Ferguson
Scarlett JohanssonScarlett JohanssonKate Armstrong
Ed HarrisEd HarrisBlair Sullivan
Christopher MurrayChristopher MurrayDetective T.J. Wilcox
Daniel J. TravantiDaniel J. TravantiWarden
Ned BeattyNed BeattyMcNair
Liz TorresLiz TorresDelores Rodriguez
Chris SarandonChris SarandonLyle Morgan
Deborah Smith FordDeborah Smith FordMedical Examiner
Ashley Holliday TavaresAshley Holliday TavaresSlumber Party Girl
Hope LangeHope LangeLibby Prentiss
Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyPhil Prentiss
Victor SlezakVictor SlezakSgt. Rogers
Taral HicksTaral HicksLena Brown
Lynne ThigpenLynne ThigpenIda Conklin
George PlimptonGeorge PlimptonElder Phillips

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