...And Justice for All

Name: ...And Justice for All
Genre: Drama
Released: 1979-10-19
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg, Christine Lahti

Once in a while someone fights back.

...And Justice for All (1979)

Timing: 1:59 (119 min)

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Budget

$6 000 000

Box office

$33 300 000

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Director

Norman Jewison

Actors

Al Pacino, Jack Warden, John Forsythe, Lee Strasberg, Christine Lahti, Craig T. Nelson, Jeffrey Tambor, Sam Levene, Robert Christian, Thomas G. Waites
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Scenario

Barry Levinson, Valerie Curtin

Producer

Norman Jewison, Patrick J. Palmer, Joe Wizan

Camera operator

Victor J. Kemper

Composer

Dave Grusin

Artist

Richard Macdonald

Audition

Mike Fenton, Jane Feinberg

Editing

John F. Burnett
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Short description

An ethical Baltimore defense lawyer disgusted with rampant legal corruption is forced to defend a judge he despises in a rape trial under the threat of being disbarred.

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The film's title comes from the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States (the word 'justice' in English can mean both fairness and legal justice).
In preparation for his role, Al Pacino spoke with lawyers, read extensively about jurisprudence, and attended court proceedings.
In some scenes, Jeffrey Tambor wore a wig. In subsequent scenes, he is shown bald, and since scenes are usually filmed out of order, Tambor first shaved his head for the scenes where he plays a bald man, and then had to wear a wig.
The film inspired the creation of the Metallica song '...And Justice For All'. The 1988 album containing this track was given the same title.
Jeffrey Tambor wore a wig in some scenes. In subsequent scenes, he is shown bald; since scenes are typically filmed out of order rather than sequentially, Tambor first shaved his head for the scenes where he is bald, and then had to wear a wig for the others.
Al Pacino often improvised during filming. He enjoyed doing so, whereas memorizing the script was difficult for him, and he frequently delivered impromptu lines instead of the scripted ones. Rumor has it that Al Pacino's mentor, film director Lee Strasberg (1901-1982), once told him: "Al, you idiot, just learn your lines for once!" Many years later, Al Pacino admitted that this was wise advice.
During filming, Al Pacino often improvised. He enjoyed it, but memorizing lines from the script was difficult for him, and instead of scripted dialogue, he frequently delivered extemporaneous remarks. Rumor has it that Al Pacino's mentor, film director Lee Strasberg (1901-1982), once even told him: “Al, you fool, just learn your lines already!”. Many years later, Al Pacino admitted that it was wise advice.
Even off the set, Al Pacino tried to stay in character, something he had become accustomed to while studying with Strasberg. Even during meal breaks, Pacino would refer to Strasberg as 'Grandpa' (referencing his role in the film).
The coffee shop scene featuring Jack Warden and Al Pacino took 26 takes to film. It is said that Warden ate so much that he vomited.
While preparing for the role, Al Pacino spoke with lawyers, read extensively about jurisprudence, and attended court proceedings.
The idea for the film was inspired by the Metallica song '...And Justice For All'. The 1988 album containing the song also bore the same title.
Even off-set, Al Pacino tried to stay in character, a habit he had developed while studying under Strasberg. Even during meal breaks, Pacino referred to Strasberg as "the Old Man" (referring to his role in the film).
The scene in the coffee shop with Jack Warden and Al Pacino was filmed in 26 takes. It is said that Warden ate so much that he vomited.
The final scene in the courthouse was filmed in one take.