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Hollywood is a town essentially built on the work of lawyers. With constant copyright suits and contracts, law professionals have laid the foundation for some of the greatest stars and movies of our day. They don't only play behind the scenes roles, however. From the morally upright Atticus Finch to the incisive Henry Drummond, many tales about lawyers and court cases have kept viewers glued to their seats for years. With recent films like The Judge starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Robert Duvall and a television series based on the O.J. Simpson case, it's clear that this trend isn't going anywhere. Read on for some of the best, most cinematic legal dramas throughout history. To Kill a Mockingbird No list of legal movies would be complete without mentioning this beloved classic. The movie follows Atticus Finch, a small-town attorney played by Gregory Peck, as he rises above the racism of Depression-era Alabama to defend a black man falsely accused of rape. Finch's strength is seen through the eyes of his daughter, Scout, who was the narrator in the book it's based upon. Atticus Finch served as the moral epitome for an entire generation of emerging lawyers, providing a stirring example of what it means to stand up for what is right no matter how hostile the environment. It went on to win three Oscars. My Cousin Vinny My Cousin Vinny follows a Brooklyn attorney who only barely passed the bar as he represents his cousin and a friend in a capital murder case. The film contains cinema's briefest opening arguments, a line that is now iconic, and offers a terrific introduction to the rules of criminal procedures. The case is also a nail-biter, as it hinges on expert testimonies and minute details like tire marks and the boiling time of grits. This film also garnered an Oscar, with Marisa Tomei earning honors for best-supporting actress. Philadelphia This movie stars Tom Hanks as a gay, Ivy League educated attorney who believes that his prestigious law firm has fired him after discovering that he has contracted AIDS. The story follows Hanks as countless lawyers turn him down until a solo personal injury attorney played by Denzel Washington finally agrees to help him, helping the lawyer confront his own homophobia. Tom Hanks won an Oscar for performance, as did Bruce Springsteen for the title song he penned for the title. The flick was inspired in part by the real life and litigation of Geoffrey Bowers, adding even more gravitas. These are only a sampling of the countless film that have been made involving courtroom drama, corruption, and lawyers. Other popular contemporary films include Erin Brokovich, Chicago, and more. After all, who could forget Meryl Streep's Oscar-winning performance in Kramer vs. Kramer? If you're looking for a movie that will educate and entertain, consider choosing one based in the legal world. When looking for a Beaverton, residents go to Corbridge Law Offices, P.C. To learn more, visit http://www.corbridgelaw.com/.
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