The Advocate's Devil

A slow-burning legal drama that turns queasy and tense as a win curdles into moral dread.

Directed by

Jeff Bleckner

Genres

Crime, Drama, Horror

Starring

Ken Olin, Mariska Hargitay, Gina Philips

Overview

A charismatic basketball star (Holt McCallany) is accused of rape. A lawyer (Ken Olin) in need of a big win is brought in to get the star off. The lawyer wins the case, but along the way he discovers that the player may not be as innocent as he leads on to the public. Then things get worse when he discovers the player has led his teen-age daughter to a hotel room for a "special" birthday party for her.

How it feels

Dark, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, corruption, deception, guilt

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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