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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was essentially a backdoor pilot for a series that never materialized, making it a fascinating 'what if' in television history.
John Badham would direct Saturday Night Fever just three years later, making this his gritty rehearsal for disco-fueled stardom.
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