A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony.
Justice Sara Marie Brandwynne
The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).
The film was directed by David Anspaugh.
The screenplay was written by Ronald Bass and Jane Rusconi.
The score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Cinematography was handled by Johnny E. Jensen.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0181040.
1989
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1942
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2018
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1973
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