
She's So Lovely(1997)
After being released from a psychiatric institution, a man tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his now-ex wife from the events that led up to his incarceration.


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.

Gary Oldman
Ben Chase

Kevin Bacon
Martin Thiel

Tess Harper
Detective Stillwell

Karen Young
Ellen Faulkner

Joe Don Baker
Detective Mesel

Sean McCann
Jacob Fischer

Ron Lea
Gary Hull

Michael Sinelnikoff
Professor Clemens
Karen Woolridge
Claudia Curwen
Ali Giron
Isabel Fuertes
Criminal Law is a drama, thriller, romance film released in 1989. Directed by Martin Campbell, it stars Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Tess Harper. 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.
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