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The Heart of Justice

The Heart of Justice

Some prefer to keep it in the family.

19925.51h 28m

Overview

David Leader investigates a seemingly senseless murder, and in the course of it is drawn into the labyrinth of a sinisterly unique wealthy family...

Directed by Bruno Barreto
Written by Keith Reddin
Produced by Donald P. Borchers
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Top Cast

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

David Leader

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Emma Burgess

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Booth

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Austin Blair

Harris Yulin

Harris Yulin

Keneally

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Elliot Burgess

Katherine LaNasa

Katherine LaNasa

Hannah

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Reggie Shaw

Bradford Dillman

Bradford Dillman

Mr. Burgess

Joanna Miles

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Burgess

Themes & Keywords

suicideinvestigationmurderreporter

About The Heart of Justice

The Heart of Justice is a mystery, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1992 exploring themes of suicide, investigation, murder, reporter. Directed by Bruno Barreto, it stars Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Connelly, William H. Macy. David Leader investigates a seemingly senseless murder, and in the course of it is drawn into the labyrinth of a sinisterly unique wealthy family...

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