The film was based on an actual lawsuit against Hyatt Legal Services, a storefront chain in the Midwest with a less-than-sterling reputation in the legal profession.
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When Andy comes to Joe's office to ask for representation his head is shaven. The transitition of artificial scalp to Andy's neck is pretty badly done, and it looks almost disgusing when he is standing in front of Joe's office after he has been declined. See more...
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Directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Antonio Banderas, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks (add more)
Genres: Drama
The film was based on an actual lawsuit against Hyatt Legal Services, a storefront chain in the Midwest with a less-than-sterling reputation in the legal profession.
The film starred Tom Hanks and Jason Robards, the last two actors to win consecutive Oscars.
Daniel Day-Lewis was the first considered to play this role that would give Tom Hanks an Oscar, but he refused it.
Bill Murray was considered for the role of Joe Miller.
Before Tom Hanks was cast as Andy Beckett, Michael Keaton was in talks to take the role.
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