Before Law & Order existed, this gritty 1974 trial drama invented the formula.
An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.
Acting
Judd Hirsch's pre-Taxi dramatic chops shine.
Direction
John Badham's early work shows raw ambition.
Writing
Tight teleplay that spawned an entire genre.
Director
John Badham
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