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Last Dance

Last Dance

Sometimes justice is a crime

19965.61h 43mR

Overview

Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while all the while the date for her execution draws nearer.

Directed by Bruce Beresford
Written by Ron Koslow, Steven Haft
Produced by Steven Haft
Box Office0Revenue: $5

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Top Cast

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

Cindy Liggett

Rob Morrow

Rob Morrow

Rick Hayes

Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

Sam Burns

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

John Hayes

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

The Governor

Jayne Brook

Jayne Brook

Jill

Pamala Tyson

Pamala Tyson

Linda, Legal Aid Attorney

Skeet Ulrich

Skeet Ulrich

Billy, Cindy's Brother

Don Harvey

Don Harvey

Doug

Diane Sellers

Diane Sellers

Inmate Reggie

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About Last Dance

Last Dance is a drama, crime film released in 1996 exploring themes of prison, tattoo, detective, murder, rural area, lawyer. Directed by Bruce Beresford, it stars Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid. Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while all the while the date for her execution draws nearer.

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