From the Hip (1987)

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From the Hip (1987) poster

Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.

Director: Bob Clark
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Zaza
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Stan Cole
Production: DEG
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch, Español
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en

Themes

Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy

Keywords

impotence, lawyer, defense attorney, murder trial, trial lawyer, college professor, courtroom drama, civil suit, apprentice lawyer, murder of a prostitute, attorney, attorney client privilege, guilty client

Trailer

From the Hip Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is From the Hip about?
Apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers turns a civil suit into a headline grabbing charade. He must reexamine his scruples after his shenanigans win him a promotion in his firm, and he must now defend a college professor who is appearantly guilty of murder.
Who directed From the Hip?
From the Hip was directed by Bob Clark.
Who stars in From the Hip?
From the Hip stars Judd Nelson, Elizabeth Perkins, John Hurt, Darren McGavin, Dan Monahan, David Alan Grier.
How long is From the Hip?
From the Hip has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is From the Hip?
From the Hip is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of From the Hip?
From the Hip had a budget of $9M.
How much did From the Hip gross?
From the Hip grossed $10M worldwide.
Where was From the Hip produced?
From the Hip was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of From the Hip?
The themes of From the Hip include: Courtroom Drama, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.