Criminal Law (1989) — AI Story Visualization

Criminal Law (1989) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A defense attorney's manipulative tactics are turned against him by a guilty client, forcing a moral reckoning.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Manipulative Attorney

The Lure and the Retainer

Secret Opposition and Unfolding Plans

Reckoning and Reexamination

Ben Chase is an on-the-rise Boston attorney currently defending a wealthy client in a high-profile murder case. Martin Thiel is the wealthy young man on trial for a particularly brutal murder. The verdict sets Thiel free. Within 24 hours another grizzly and all-too-familiar murder has taken place with striking similarities to the first crime. Chase inexplicably agrees to act as his defense attorney; but this time it will be to gather evidence that will put away his client for good.

Directed by

Martin Campbell

Key Cast

Rating: 5.6/10 (129 votes)