

Thriller · Crime · Drama
Overview
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
Top Cast


Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
Darby Shaw
Julia Roberts
Darby Shaw


Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Gray Grantham
Denzel Washington
Gray Grantham


Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Thomas Callahan
Sam Shepard
Thomas Callahan


John Heard
John Heard
Gavin Vereek
John Heard
Gavin Vereek


Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn
Fletcher Coal
Tony Goldwyn
Fletcher Coal


James B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Denton Voyles
James B. Sikking
Denton Voyles


William Atherton
William Atherton
Bob Gminski
William Atherton
Bob Gminski


Robert Culp
Robert Culp
The President
Robert Culp
The President


Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Khamel
Stanley Tucci
Khamel


Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Justice Rosenberg
Hume Cronyn
Justice Rosenberg
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