Just Cause
A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Critics Sentiment
Ed Harris's Blair Sullivan manipulates Armstrong from his cell
Armstrong stabs Bobby Earl who is then eaten by alligators
The film drops significantly after the major twist reveal, falling from solid thriller territory around 7.0 to disappointing Cape Fear knockoff levels around 4.5
Just Cause starts as a compelling legal thriller anchored by strong performances from Connery, Fishburne, and especially Ed Harris as the manipulative serial killer. However, the film suffers a dramatic decline in quality after the major plot twist, devolving into a predictable and poorly executed Cape Fear-style climax that disappointed most critics. While the first two-thirds maintain solid engagement, the final act's contrivances and over-the-top ending significantly damage the overall experience.
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Sean Connery
Paul Armstrong
Laurence Fishburne
Sheriff Tanny Brown
Blair Underwood
Bobby Earl Ferguson
Kate Capshaw
Laurie Armstrong
Ruby Dee
Evangeline Ferguson
Scarlett Johansson
Kate Armstrong
Ed Harris
Blair Sullivan
Christopher Murray
Detective T.J. Wilcox
Daniel J. Travanti
Warden
Ned Beatty
McNair
Liz Torres
Delores Rodriguez
Chris Sarandon
Lyle Morgan
Deborah Smith Ford
Medical Examiner
Ashley Holliday Tavares
Slumber Party Girl
Hope Lange
Libby Prentiss
Kevin McCarthy
Phil Prentiss
Victor Slezak
Sgt. Rogers
Taral Hicks
Lena Brown
Lynne Thigpen
Ida Conklin
George Plimpton
Elder Phillips
Crew
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