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A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
Critics Sentiment
Cross examination reveals Arthur molested Claudia as a child
Claudia argues she's not insane for rejecting societal expectations
The film builds effectively to the powerful revelation of childhood abuse, then crashes during Streisand's climactic monologue which critics found overly theatrical and preachy
Critics praised the strong performances, particularly Dreyfuss, Stapleton, and the supporting cast, while finding Streisand's lead performance divisive. The film builds compelling dramatic tension through its psychological mystery and family secrets, but stumbles with heavy-handed messaging in its climactic speeches. Most reviewers appreciated the serious subject matter and courtroom drama structure despite feeling the theatrical origins showed.
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Barbra Streisand
Claudia Draper
Richard Dreyfuss
Aaron Levinsky
Maureen Stapleton
Rose Kirk
Karl Malden
Arthur Kirk
Eli Wallach
Dr. Herbert A. Morrison
Robert Webber
Francis MacMillan
James Whitmore
Judge Stanley Murdoch
Leslie Nielsen
Allen Green
William Prince
Clarence Middleton
Dakin Matthews
Judge Lawrence Block
Paul Benjamin
Harry Harrison
Warren Manzi
Saul Kreiglitz
Elizabeth Hoffman
Dr. Johnson
Castulo Guerra
Dr. Arantes
Stacy Bergman
16 year-old Claudia
Hayley Taylor
11 year-old Claudia
Matt Riivald
Court Reporter
John Wesley
Holding Cell Guard
Sarina C. Grant
Cell Woman #1
Tyra Ferrell
Cell Woman #2
Crew
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