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Legalese(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-10-04
49%
9 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
A Hot Actress. A Celebrity Murder. Two Lawyers Are About To Go Prime Time!
Overview:
When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Legalese
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Garner
Norman Keane
Gina Gershon
Angela Beale
Mary-Louise Parker
Rica Martin
Edward Kerr
Roy Guyton
Brian Doyle-Murray
Roy's Father
Kathleen Turner
Brenda Whitlass
Scott Michael Campbell
Randy Mucklan
Keene Curtis
Judge Handley
Matthew Glave
Kurt Lee
Hy Anzell
Mr. Blum
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Overview
When an actress is charged with murder, a charming celebrity lawyer uses trickery to defend her against the press as well as the prosecution.
Release Date
1998-10-04
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A Hot Actress. A Celebrity Murder. Two Lawyers Are About To Go Prime Time!
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