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* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}. On that note, the dismissal of the case is unlikely, as there was plenty of evidence against Sabich remaining after one key piece was successfully discredited by his attorney with the implication that it was fabricated. Dismissing the case solely on this basis was suspicious, not only due to that but also because Sabich's defense attorney had told the judge they knew he'd taken bribes. Sabich's attorney insists the judge didn't rule for them because of this, but it's left nebulous. The dismissal could get overturned if the prosecution appealed the ruling, and Sabich could be tried again on the same charges.
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After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (Greta Scacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich (Ford) is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair with Carolyn prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
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A 1990 CourtroomDrama/Thriller CourtroomDrama/mystery thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Creator/HarrisonFord (with Creator/RaulJulia, Brian Dennehy and Bonnie Bedelia in supporting roles), and scored by Music/JohnWilliams.
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TheFilmOfTheBook with the same name by Scott Turow. Some twenty years later Turow wrote a sequel, ''Innocent''.
After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (Greta Scacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
TheFilmOfTheBook with the same name by Scott Turow. Some twenty years later Turow wrote a sequel, ''Innocent''.
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* OhCrap: Molto when he realizes after glancing at Painless' autopsy notes that [[spoiler: Carolyn had her tubes tied, which means his entire autopsy is thrown into question, and so is the prosecution's case]].
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* YourMom: When calling out the prosecution for trying to include Sabich's MistakenConfession as evidence, Judge Lyttle adds, "In my neighborhood, had Mr. Sabich come from those parts, he would have said, 'Yo mama'."
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* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}. On that note, the dismissal of the case is unlikely, as there was plenty of evidence against Sabich remaining after one key piece was successfully discredited by his attorney with the implication that it was fabricated. Dismissing the case solely on this basis was suspicious, not only due to that but because Sabich's defense attorney had told the judge they knew he'd taken bribes. Sabich's attorney insists the judge didn't rule for them because of this, but it's left nebulous. The dismissal could get overturned if the prosecution appealed the ruling, and Sabich would be back where in the dock.
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* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}. On that note, the dismissal of the case is unlikely, as there was plenty of evidence against Sabich remaining after one key piece was successfully discredited by his attorney with the implication that it was fabricated. Dismissing the case solely on this basis was suspicious, not only due to that but because Sabich's defense attorney had told the judge they knew he'd taken bribes. Sabich's attorney insists the judge didn't rule for them because of this, but it's left nebulous. The dismissal could get overturned if the prosecution appealed the ruling, and Sabich would could be back where in tried again on the dock.same charges.
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* FiveFiveFive: On the bribery file; the subject of the bribery file later gives out such a number.
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* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}. On that note, the dismissal of the case is unlikely, as there was plenty of evidence against Sabich remaining after one key piece was successfully discredited by his attorney with the implication that it was fabricated. Dismissing the case solely on this basis was suspicious, not only due to that but because Sabich's defense attorney had told the judge they knew he'd taken bribes. Sabich's attorney insists the judge didn't rule for them because of this, but it's left nebulous. The dismissal could get overturned if the prosecution appealed the ruling, and Sabich would be back where in the dock.
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* GoneHorriblyRight: [[spoiler: Sabich's wife killed Carolyn as revenge for the affair with Rosat, only to have him arrested and tried for murder, which she tearfully insists she didn't intend to happen]]
* HelloAttorney: Carolyn Polhemus, played by a 30 years old Greta Scacchi. Sabich, played by Harrison Ford.
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* HelloAttorney: Carolyn Polhemus, played bya 30 years 30-year old Greta Scacchi. Sabich, played by Harrison Ford.Ford.
* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}.
* HelloAttorney: Carolyn Polhemus, played by
* HollywoodLaw: It's unthinkable that the police wouldn't search for the murder weapon because "if they didn't find it that'd make Sabich appear innocent." Not finding it hurt the prosecution no matter what. Of course, this was necessary to the film's plot, since finding it earlier would have insured Sabich's conviction and prevented the {{twist ending}}.
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* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: A variation is the main plot, a cold murder is camouflaged as a date that got violent.
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* MistakenConfession: When Sabich sarcastically snarls, "Yeah, you're right" in response to another lawyer's outright accusing him of Carolyn's murder--and murder-and the nitwit promptly declares his intent to testify at the trial. The judge reads him the riot act for either being so stupid as to believe Sabich was actually confessing, or so unethical as to know he was being sarcastic but intending to use it as evidence anyway.
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* RedHerring: [[spoiler: All the political intrigue surrounding Carolyn Polehmus. It really comes down to a classic and simple scenario: a married man has an affair. The mistress is murdered. The man is innocent. So who is guilty...?]]
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After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (GretaScacchi) (Greta Scacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
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* MyGodYouAreSerious: Sabich says this verbatim as he's hauled into an office and accused of Carolyn's murder. He scoffs at first, but when as one of the prosecutors continues to list the evidence against him and another warns him not to say anything without an attorney present, he realizes he's in trouble.
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[[TheNineties 1990]] CourtroomDrama/Thriller starring Creator/HarrisonFord with RaulJulia, Brian Denehey Dennehy and Bonnie Bedeley Bedelia in supporting roles. After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (GretaScacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
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[[TheNineties 1990]] CourtroomDrama/Thriller starring HarrisonFord Creator/HarrisonFord with RaulJulia, Brian Denehey and Bonnie Bedeley in supporting roles. After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (GretaScacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
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* YourCheatingHeart
* WomanScorned: Leads to [[spoiler: MurderTheHypotenuse]]
* WomanScorned: Leads to [[spoiler: MurderTheHypotenuse]]
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* YourCheatingHeart
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[[TheNineties 1990]] CourtroomDrama/Thriller starring HarrisonFord with RaulJulia, Brian Denehey and Bonnie Bedeley in supporting roles. After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (GretaScacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
TheFilmOfTheBook with the same name by Scott Turow.
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!!Tropes Include
* AbusiveParents: One of the cases prosecuted by Sabich.
* BookEnds
* BrokenPedestal: Sabich is [[EtTuBrute betrayed by Horgan, his mentor]].
* CaptainObvious: Sabich tells his lawyer that he is innocent and quickly regrets it, because the assumption is an implicit rule of the profession.
* ClearMyName
* NoCommunitiesWereHarmed; Set in the fictional 'Kindle County' most likely a stand in for [[TheWindyCity Chicago]]
* TheCoronerDothProtestTooMuch: Twisted, the coroner is tainted by the prosecution to present Sabich in a bad light.
* CrusadingLawyer: The young Sabich.
* ADateWithRosiePalms: Alluded by Sabich's frustrated wife
* DestroyTheEvidence: The glass and Lipranzer, eager to enforce a LetOffByTheDetective.
* TheDogWasTheMastermind
* FemmeFatale: Carolyn
* FriendOnTheForce: Detective Lipranzer:
* HelloAttorney: Carolyn Polhemus, played by a 30 years olf Greta Scacchi.
* LawProcedural
* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: A variation is the main plot, a cold murder is camouflaged as a date that got violent.
* MayDecemberRomance: Carolyn and Raymond.
* MistakenConfession
* MotiveMisidentification
* PosthumousCharacter: Carolyn Polehmus
* ReallyGetsAround: Carolyn Polehmus
* TheReveal
* RightForTheWrongReasons: Sabich's attorney implies to the judge that information about his corruption would be revealed if the trial goes on.
* SarcasticConfession: Inverted by Sabich. His prosecutor thinks it gets played straigths but the judge rebukes him.
* SexForServices: Manipulative Carolyn uses sex as a tool to advance in her career.
* SpousalPrivilege: A plot point. Played with and invoked.
* YourCheatingHeart
* WomanScorned: Leads to [[spoiler: MurderTheHypotenuse]]
[[TheNineties 1990]] CourtroomDrama/Thriller starring HarrisonFord with RaulJulia, Brian Denehey and Bonnie Bedeley in supporting roles. After prosecuting attorney Carolyn Polehmus (GretaScacchi) is found murdered, deputy prosecutor Rozat 'Rusty' Sabich is assigned to investigate. However Sabich had been having an affair prior to her murder and is deeply conflicted. After he digs too deep and uncovers corruption at the highest levels of the judicial system, Sabich finds himself accused of the murder and must fight to clear his name.
TheFilmOfTheBook with the same name by Scott Turow.
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!!Tropes Include
* AbusiveParents: One of the cases prosecuted by Sabich.
* BookEnds
* BrokenPedestal: Sabich is [[EtTuBrute betrayed by Horgan, his mentor]].
* CaptainObvious: Sabich tells his lawyer that he is innocent and quickly regrets it, because the assumption is an implicit rule of the profession.
* ClearMyName
* NoCommunitiesWereHarmed; Set in the fictional 'Kindle County' most likely a stand in for [[TheWindyCity Chicago]]
* TheCoronerDothProtestTooMuch: Twisted, the coroner is tainted by the prosecution to present Sabich in a bad light.
* CrusadingLawyer: The young Sabich.
* ADateWithRosiePalms: Alluded by Sabich's frustrated wife
* DestroyTheEvidence: The glass and Lipranzer, eager to enforce a LetOffByTheDetective.
* TheDogWasTheMastermind
* FemmeFatale: Carolyn
* FriendOnTheForce: Detective Lipranzer:
* HelloAttorney: Carolyn Polhemus, played by a 30 years olf Greta Scacchi.
* LawProcedural
* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: A variation is the main plot, a cold murder is camouflaged as a date that got violent.
* MayDecemberRomance: Carolyn and Raymond.
* MistakenConfession
* MotiveMisidentification
* PosthumousCharacter: Carolyn Polehmus
* ReallyGetsAround: Carolyn Polehmus
* TheReveal
* RightForTheWrongReasons: Sabich's attorney implies to the judge that information about his corruption would be revealed if the trial goes on.
* SarcasticConfession: Inverted by Sabich. His prosecutor thinks it gets played straigths but the judge rebukes him.
* SexForServices: Manipulative Carolyn uses sex as a tool to advance in her career.
* SpousalPrivilege: A plot point. Played with and invoked.
* YourCheatingHeart
* WomanScorned: Leads to [[spoiler: MurderTheHypotenuse]]
