A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder while behind bars.

Top Cast

Christian SlaterJames Stamphill

Kevin BaconHenri Young

Gary OldmanAssociate Milton Glenn

Embeth DavidtzMary McCasslin

William H. MacyBill McNeill

Stephen TobolowskyMr. Henkin

Brad DourifByron Stamphill

Kyra SedgwickBlanche