On April 27, 1989, the crime thriller Criminal Law was released in theaters. Directed by Martin Campbell, the film starred Gary Oldman as a high-powered defense attorney who discovers that his client, played by Kevin Bacon, may actually be guilty of the brutal crimes he was accused of.
The movie offered a dark exploration of morality and justice, featuring strong performances by both Oldman and Bacon. Tess Harper also delivered a memorable supporting role. While budget details were not made public, Criminal Law earned 9.9 million dollars at the box office. Though it was not a major commercial success, the film remains an interesting early entry in the careers of both its lead actors.
Fun fact: Martin Campbell later went on to direct two major James Bond films, GoldenEye and Casino Royale, both of which helped redefine the Bond franchise for new generations.
The movie offered a dark exploration of morality and justice, featuring strong performances by both Oldman and Bacon. Tess Harper also delivered a memorable supporting role. While budget details were not made public, Criminal Law earned 9.9 million dollars at the box office. Though it was not a major commercial success, the film remains an interesting early entry in the careers of both its lead actors.
Fun fact: Martin Campbell later went on to direct two major James Bond films, GoldenEye and Casino Royale, both of which helped redefine the Bond franchise for new generations.
