This is a classic film. I had seen it once in Jr High or something in school and liked it even though it wasn't a movie you're supposed to like in Jr. High. I'm a huge fan of Henry Fonda (all the Fondas for that matter) and at a very old age he plays a man who is on trial for a crime and is not appointed a lawyer. This takes place in 1961 when that law had not yet been mandated. He gets convicted for 5 years in prison and while in prison he finds that the constitution states that all men are entitled to an attorney. So Gideon fights the supreme court to change the rights that every man should be given. This true story is very uplifting. Slow at times but very rewarding.
Another thought on this film...Henry Fonda had played Abraham Lincoln in the John Ford picture. I'm not possitive but it seemed to be the first "court film" ever. It was filmed sometime back in the early 40's or 30's (i didn't look it up) I couldn't help but think about the importants of him standing in this court fighting for a right that changed the judicial system forever.
My complaint is the print of this film...the DVD i saw it on seemed to be the newest version. This needs a remaster, in sound and picture. The 1980 quality print and color is there if it can just be sharpened and the sound smoothed.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment