Power of Attorney (1995)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1995
Land: Canada, United States
Alternative Title: Силата на адвокатите, Abus de confiance, Moc tužioca (Advokat mafije), Die Macht der Gewalt, Sto stohastro tou eglimatos, Teljes felhatalmazás, Il potere della legge, A Força da Lei, Доверенность, Försvara fienden
Regisseur: Howard Himelstein
Writer: George Erschbamer, Howard Himelstein, Jeffrey Barmash, Roger Wilson
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Cindy Cowan, George Erschbamer, Jeffrey Barmash, Murray Shostak
Executive Producer: Brian Shuster
Firmen: Cinevu Films, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Small World Entertainment
Genre: Thriller
Budget: 1.500.000
Geschichte
In 'Power of Attorney', Joseph Scassi, a powerful and ruthless mafia don, finds himself indicted for murder and extortion. In an unexpected turn of events, Scassi hires an attorney who had previously worked as a prosecutor against him to defend his case. The attorney, despite his past efforts to put Scassi behind bars, agrees to take on the defense. The dynamics between them and the unfolding of the legal battle form the core of the narrative.
Zusammenfassung
'Power of Attorney' is a 1995 thriller directed by Howard Himelstein that delves into the complex world of organized crime and the legal system. The film centers around Joseph Scassi, a notorious mobster willing to use all his resources to defend himself against serious charges. The twist in the plot comes when Scassi hires an attorney who had previously been instrumental in prosecuting him. The movie explores themes of power dynamics, loyalty, and the ethical dilemmas faced by those working within the legal system.
