A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.A New York district attorney works and flirts with his adversary and her kooky artist client, who is on trial for a murder she didn't commit.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Jennifer Dundas
- Jennifer Logan
- (as Jennie Dundas)
Gary Howard Klar
- Hit Man
- (as Gary Klar)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the end credits, one can see that one of the works of art used in the film is from the collection of Cary Grant. As Grant would pass away the same year of the film's release, 1986, this would be one of his last screen credits.
- GoofsThe bomb left by Taft in the warehouse has a digital countdown clock, yet it ticks as if it is a mechanical clock.
- Quotes
Chelsea Deardon: Do you always cross-examine people?
Tom Logan: Only when they lie to me.
- Alternate versionsSPOILER: The syndicated broadcast version offers a considerably changed ending, in which the Daryl Hannah character goes from being innocent of murder to being guilty of one of the murders. (There are also differently edited versions of the Chelsea-is-guilty ending.)
- ConnectionsFeatured in Rod Stewart: Love Touch (1986)
- SoundtracksLove Touch
Performed by Rod Stewart
Written by Mike Chapman, Holly Knight and Gene Black
Available exclusively on Warner Bros. Records
Featured review
It's far from perfect but 'Legal Eagles' is quite nostalgic and entertaining. The story is very contrived especially with so many plot holes and the characters aren't fully fleshed out either but it has a very noire style approach and does keep you in suspense. The humour also works quite well. On the technical side it's a decently made film, nothing too flashy which is good. I also liked the presentation of the art world.
No matter what one says about 'Legal Eagles', for me the highlight is easily Robert Redford and a very cute Debra Winger. Both actors are spellbinding, delivering subtle and charming performances. As performers, they just look so comfortable with each other. Their chemistry is amazing and their scenes, especially their on-screen banter, are a delight to watch.
Daryl Hannah's role is sketchy but she looks sizzling and I enjoyed her sequences with Redford and the scene where she demonstrates her art. Brian Dennehy is wasted. Terence Stamp is adequate.
So yes, it's got its flaws but how can you not enjoy it for Redford and Winger?
No matter what one says about 'Legal Eagles', for me the highlight is easily Robert Redford and a very cute Debra Winger. Both actors are spellbinding, delivering subtle and charming performances. As performers, they just look so comfortable with each other. Their chemistry is amazing and their scenes, especially their on-screen banter, are a delight to watch.
Daryl Hannah's role is sketchy but she looks sizzling and I enjoyed her sequences with Redford and the scene where she demonstrates her art. Brian Dennehy is wasted. Terence Stamp is adequate.
So yes, it's got its flaws but how can you not enjoy it for Redford and Winger?
- Chrysanthepop
- Mar 23, 2012
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Box office
- Budget
- $40,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $49,851,591
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,043,360
- Jun 22, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $93,151,591
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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