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A Time to Kill, 1996

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Written by: John Grisham

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 149 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:7.1

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The mood of A Time to Kill is captivating, thought provoking, and sincere. The plot centers around a dedicated lawyer, legal action, and underdogs. It is a drama, thriller, and crime movie. Stylistically, A Time to Kill features an all-star cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a small town. A Time to Kill is set in Mississippi. It happens in the 1990s. It is based on a book. Note that A Time to Kill includes profanity and violent content.

Summary of A Time to Kill

In a small southern town in the 1960s, a black man awaits trial for murdering the two rednecks who viciously raped his 10-year-old daughter. A young, idealistic white lawyer takes up the father's defense, and the incendiary case becomes a firestorm of racism and controversy, ripping the town apart. Based on John Grisham's bestselling first novel.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	24 July 1996
Runtime:	149 min

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Matthew McConaughey

as Jake Tyler Brigance

Samuel L. Jackson

as Carl Lee Hailey

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Variety

As originated by Grisham and adapted by Akiva Goldsman, this is a story of elemental emotional and legal issues splashed across a large canvas, and director Joel Schumacher has done a solid job of keeping the many components in focus and balance. Full Review

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by: Todd McCarthy

The Onion (A.V. Club)

A Time to Kill embodies all that is wrong with Hollywood attempts to address important issues, raising questions of race and justice but refusing to deal with them on anything but the most simplified, manipulative moral terms. Full Review

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by: Keith Phipps

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After having watched "Anatomy Of a Murder" few days ago i was recommended this movie by Jinni. So before i write a review about the movie i Must say Jinni Rocks !!! As the movie unfolds i find some striking similarity between this film and... Read and rate it

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Vinit rated this movie10/10Must See

Great Movie.... The whole cast was awesome. Nicely done by Matthew McConaughey. Must watch... Read and rate it

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sreevatsa rated this movie7/10Good

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