Arrogant Chicago defense attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere) takes on the pro bono defense of Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), a timid, 19-year-old altar boy from Kentucky.
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Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, and Frances McDormand. Arrogant Chicago defense attorney Martin Vail (Richard Gere)
Stampler claims innocence, stating a third party was in the room, but he suffers from memory lapses and cannot recall the murder. and Frances McDormand. Stampler claims innocence
Stampler is found covered in blood and fleeing the scene of the brutal murder and mutilation of Archbishop Rushman.