And for lawyer attorney Jeff Chandler, it's not going to be the arrogant Edward Andrews when he is put on trial for allegedly bribing a witness in his biggest case yet. Chandler managed to get an aquital for client Philip Reed who killed the man he believes physically abused his wife Elaine Stewart. Local sheriff Jack Carson decides to go after Chandler whom he believes bribed a juror and that turns into a big case itself with Chandler defending himself after getting rid of the horrible Andrews.
Although she had been around for a while, Elaine Stewart got the Marilyn Monroe/Jayne Mansfield treatment as the woman wearing the tattered dress, obviously drunk when she came home, sending husband Reed into a rage. The trial is over quickly and it's onto Carson's revenge, with Chandler's estranged wife Jeanne Crain putting aside the problems of their marriage to help him.
A daring attempt to question the ethical standards of high priced lawyers in getting clients off scott free for crimes they obviously committed. Chandler gets a complex character to play, and he's quite good, but indeed it's Carson who walks off with the film as an ethically challenged sheriff who hypocritically goes after Chandler. It's a very layered part that like Chandler shows every aspect about him. Well written and thought provoking, a surprising gem.
Although she had been around for a while, Elaine Stewart got the Marilyn Monroe/Jayne Mansfield treatment as the woman wearing the tattered dress, obviously drunk when she came home, sending husband Reed into a rage. The trial is over quickly and it's onto Carson's revenge, with Chandler's estranged wife Jeanne Crain putting aside the problems of their marriage to help him.
A daring attempt to question the ethical standards of high priced lawyers in getting clients off scott free for crimes they obviously committed. Chandler gets a complex character to play, and he's quite good, but indeed it's Carson who walks off with the film as an ethically challenged sheriff who hypocritically goes after Chandler. It's a very layered part that like Chandler shows every aspect about him. Well written and thought provoking, a surprising gem.