Jagged Edge
After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a lawyer who hasn’t taken a criminal case in years, and as they work together, a complicated romance develops amidst the trial.
Critics Sentiment
Julie Jensen testifies about similar attack that creates reasonable doubt
Masked Jack attacks Teddy but she shoots him dead
The film drops significantly from the courtroom triumph of Jensen's testimony (8.1) to the polarizing final confrontation (5.4) as critics found the climax artificially manipulative.
The film maintains solid momentum through its courtroom sequences, which critics consistently praised for their dramatic effectiveness and Glenn Close's compelling performance. However, the forced romance and climactic reveal divided audiences, with many finding the ending manipulative despite the strong legal drama foundation.
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Glenn Close
Teddy Barnes
Jeff Bridges
Jack Forrester
Peter Coyote
Thomas Krasny
Lance Henriksen
Frank Martin
Robert Loggia
Sam Ransom
Michael Dorn
Dan Hislan
Maria Mayenzet
Page Forrester
William Allen Young
Greg Arnold
Ben Hammer
Dr. Goldman
James Karen
Andrew Hardesty
Al Ruscio
Carl Siegal
Bruce French
Richard Duffin
Brandon Call
David Barnes
Phyllis Applegate
Mrs. Stiles
Guy Boyd
Matthew Barnes
Dave Austin
Policeman
Sanford Jensen
Scott Talbot
Woody Eney
Austin Lofton
James Winkler
Ted Fitzpatrick
Christina Hutter
Jenny Barnes
Crew
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