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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Just before Beckett and Miller listen to Maria Callas, Miller turns his mug so that the handle is to the right of Miller from his POV. As Miller walks away at the end of that scene the mug handle is to the left of Miller's POV. 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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