In this film, an unscrupulous attorney, Merle Hammond (Michael McKean), utilizes unethical techniques in order to convince a jury to exonerate his client, who turns out to be a murderer. Gwen (Annette O'Toole), the slain victim's sister, is aware of the true nature of the crime and plots retaliation on the lawyer. Desperate for a solution, she kidnaps the attorney in an attempt to coerce him into confessing to his shady business practices. When he manages to escape and put her on trial for his kidnapping, the cards begin to turn.
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In this film, an unscrupulous attorney, Merle Hammond (Michael McKean), utilizes unethical techniques in order to convince a jury to exonerate his client, who turns out to be a murderer. Gwen (Annette O'Toole), the slain victim's sister, is aware of the true nature of the crime and plots retaliation on the lawyer. Desperate for a solution, she kidnaps the attorney in an attempt to coerce him into confessing to his shady business practices. When he manages to escape and put her on trial for his kidnapping, the cards begin to turn.
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