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The Heart of Justice (1992)

The Heart of Justice (1992), directed by Bruno Barreto, starring Eric Stoltz and Jennifer Connelly.

10/14/1992 BR Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller and TV Movie 1h 28m

Some prefer to keep it in the family.

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David Leader investigates a seemingly senseless murder, and in the course of it is drawn into the labyrinth of a sinisterly unique wealthy family...

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  • Film 9 of 18 by Bruno Barreto in the catalogue

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  • Declan QuinnCinematography
  • Bruno BarretoDirector
  • Bruce CannonEditing
  • Donald P. BorchersProducer

About the film

The Heart of Justice, is a 1992 television film starring Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney and Dennis Hopper. It was Vincent Price's final on-screen performance before his death in 1993.

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The Heart of Justice, is a 1992 television film starring Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney and Dennis Hopper. It was Vincent Price's final on-screen performance before his death in 1993.

Plot summary

A desperate young man shoots five bullets into a well known successful author as he leaves a New York club and then turns the gun on himself. Questions surround this seemingly senseless murder and investigative reporter David Leader is assigned the case. David soon meets Emma Burgess, a beautiful woman who is directly involved in this case as David. She had an incestuous relationship with her brother Elliot (the gunman). Emma had also been involved with Austin Blair, the author whom Elliot believed, had revealed their "family" secret in his latest novel. As David tries to piece together the story he finds himself drawn into the inner circle of the wealthy Burgess family.

Cast

Eric Stoltz as David Leader

Jennifer Connelly as Emma Burgess

Dermot Mulroney as Elliot Burgess

Dennis Hopper as Austin Blair

Harris Yulin as Keneally

Paul Teschke as Alex

Vincent Price as Reggie Shaw

William H. Macy as Booth

Bradford Dillman as Mr. Burgess

Joanna Miles as Mrs. Burgess

Katherine LaNasa as Hannah

Keith Reddin as Simon

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The Heart of Justice at IMDb

Text from The Heart of Justice on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heart_of_Justice

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What is The Heart of Justice about?

The Heart of Justice: David Leader investigates a seemingly senseless murder, and in the course of it is drawn into the labyrinth of a sinisterly unique wealthy family...

Who directed The Heart of Justice?

The Heart of Justice was directed by Bruno Barreto in 1992.

Who stars in The Heart of Justice?

The cast of The Heart of Justice includes Eric Stoltz, Jennifer Connelly, William H. Macy, Dennis Hopper and Harris Yulin.

How long is The Heart of Justice?

The Heart of Justice runs for 88 minutes, or 1h28.

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