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Jagged Edge (1985)

Director: Richard Marquand

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From Time Out Film Guide

This shows that a contemporary whodunit can still rivet sophisticated modern audiences without retreating into horror or camp. Marquand and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas achieve this coup by ringing brilliant changes on ancient material: Close plays a woman defence lawyer who becomes involved with client Bridges, fighting to prove he's innocent of murdering his wife. The trial scenes are scripted and played with electrifying skill, as every turn and twist is amplified through Close's emotions. But it is much more than a courtroom picture. These days it is almost unheard of for a movie to keep you guessing until the last frame, but this one does, partly because Marquand plays it so beautifully straight.

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    Posted on Feb 06 2009 19:04 Just wanted to know about the picture off the lady in the office. We have one the same and it has been in our family for a long time now and i have never seen another before andi would be interested to know where she came from and her history. Any one know anything please dont hesitate to post something and tell me even if it is the smallest thing. Its the lady in the large dress and the orange flower in her hair, its very important!
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Cast & crew

Director: Richard Marquand

Producer: Martin Ransohoff

Cast: Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close, Maria Mayenzet, Peter Coyote, Lance Henriksen, Sarah Cunningham, Robert Loggia full cast

Duration: 109 mins


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