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Trial and Error (1997)
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Cast: Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen
Runtime98 min
Rating12
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When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Trial and Error (1997) directed by Jonathan Lynn received mixed reviews from critics, who found the comedy to be uneven but praised the performances. The film was not a major awards contender but has amassed a respectable 6.5/10 rating on IMDb and 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of offbeat comedies and talented ensemble casts will especially enjoy this 1997 film directed by Jonathan Lynn. The unlikely pairing of Michael Richards and Jeff Daniels as a hapless lawyer and his amateur actor friend leads to a hilarious courtroom farce as they fumble their way through an unintentional fraud case.
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Trial and Error is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, and Charlize Theron. The film's plot concerns an attorney and his actor friend, who takes his place in court to defend his boss's hopelessly guilty relative.
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