
Sharon Stone
Cindy Liggett


“Sometimes justice is a crime”
Overview
Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. As Hayes investigates the background for her case, the two begin to form a deep friendship, while the date for her execution draws nearer.
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Release Date
May 2, 1996
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
5.7 / 10
Votes
107
Budget
Not available
Revenue
$5
Status
Released
Popularity
3.1
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Cindy Liggett

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Sam Burns

John Hayes

The Governor

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Linda, Legal Aid Attorney

Billy, Cindy's Brother

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D.A. Rusk
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