Grab your favorite movie snacks and a comfy blanket – it’s time for a fantastic court drama!
Welcome back, and thanks for joining The Kronzek Firm again as we reminisce about good movies and share our list of favorite court dramas with you. In the previous article we shared our first 5 favorites, and here’s the rest of the list. So put on your pjs, grab a bowl of buttered popcorn and settle in for a night of great trials and thrilling court mysteries.
This movie is unlike any other court drama or legal thriller around. Made it 1957, it was revolutionary then, and remains so today. The film deals with the difficulties encountered by juries as they work towards a consensus. But what makes it such a singular film is that, with the exception of 3 minutes of the footage, the entire film takes place inside a single room, where 12 men (the jury) are attempting to work through the issues of guilt and innocence as presented by the court. Attorney Chuck Kronzek has lived out this very situation first hand having been selected as a jury member in a Michigan court.
One of the problems they deal with is a single jury holdout who won’t agree because he fears it will lead to a miscarriage of justice. Although the case seemed to be a simple murder at the beginning, it soons becomes obvious that there is so much more to this story than meets the eye. If you love a good whodunit, then this one’s for you.
This movie also deals with a jury, but in this case, the issue isn’t about establishing truth, but rather about bending the truth to suit a personal agenda. In this case, the story appears to be a battle between a tort lawyer who is taking on the gun lobby, and a jury consultant for the Defendants, both of whom are determined to assemble the best possible jury that will favor their arguments.
However, one juror who makes the cut ends up on the inside with his own agenda. Between him and his girlfriend, who is working on the outside to further their goals, they slowly bend the case and the jury to their own purposes. But what are those purposes? Well, you better watch the movie and find out…
This is a great movie that deals with the issue of motive in a murder case. A black man is on trial for murdering the two white men who raped his young daughter. The film follows the trial and the work of his dedicated attorneys as they work to convince a rather unsympathetic
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, both Donald and Keifer Sutherland, Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey, this film addresses major issues like race and justice in America. It also highlights a defense attorney who was willing to put everything on the line to save a man he believed was innocent. Start popping the popcorn – you’re going to love this one!
This was an unusual role for Vin Diesel, but he did a fantastic job of it. With Peter Dinklage and Alex Rocco in the supporting cast, this story is thrilling! Mobster Jackie DiNorscio, played by Diesel, is shot by his own cousin and later arrested for drug dealing. Facing 30 years in prison, he is offered a plea bargain that would grant him immediate freedom if he is willing to testify against his own family.
DiNorscio refuses out of loyalty, and then chooses to defend himself at trial and forgo the help of an attorney. Although we would NEVER recommend that anyone try to defend themselves in court, especially when there’s so much at stake, this film is interesting because it’s based on a true story. In fact, the Jackie DiNorscio trial was one of the longest in US history. So what was the outcome? You’ll have to watch it to find out…
This film, which stars Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis, tells the story of a young woman who was gang-raped in a bar, an incident that was watched and cheered on by numerous bystanders. She was able to escape and report the crime, but the community took the assailant’s side, and the prosecutor handling the case discovered that she had the deck stacked against her.
In the end, despite unbelievable odds, the prosecutor is able to bring all four men accused of rape, and those who watched it happen, to justice. The film was loosely based on the Gwen Araujo case, although in that instance the victim was murdered and only her assailants were brought to justice.
We hope you enjoy a few of these movies (we certainly did!). However, please remember that movies are not anything like real life. If you or a loved one are facing arrest, or have been arrested and charged with a crime, this isn’t likely to have a fairy tale ending. So call The Krozek Firm immediately at 866 766 5245 and speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney today. We are here to help.