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Mystery thriller

When Justice Fails (1999): Cast

When Justice Fails (1999) movie poster

When Justice Fails is a 1999 mystery thriller directed by Allan A. Goldstein, starring Jeff Fahey as Tom Chaney, Marlee Matlin and Chuck Shamata. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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When Justice Fails (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Justice Fails About?

The premise of When Justice Fails without spoilers.

Detective Jeff Fahey heads an investigation into the murders of two convicted sex offenders. As he delves deeper, he becomes entangled with an alluring district attorney, played by Marlee Matlin, whose involvement in the case grows increasingly complex, ultimately positioning her as the principal suspect.

When Justice Fails Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • police detective
  • interpreter
  • dead man
  • sexual obsession
  • serial murder
  • man obsessed with a woman
  • mother daughter relationship
  • overprotective mother
  • scissors
  • reference to basic instinct
  • gay detective
  • homophobic detective
+6 more
  • detective
  • sign language
  • prosecutor
  • nightclub
  • deaf woman
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

When Justice Fails Cast & Characters

Jeff Fahey leads the cast as Tom Chaney, with Marlee Matlin as Katy Wesson and Chuck Shamata as Captain Tanner. Directed by Allan A. Goldstein; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in When Justice Fails

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From the director

More from Allan A. Goldstein

More films directed by Allan A. Goldstein, best-rated first: Death Wish V: The Face of Death, SnakeMan, Nature Unleashed: Fire and Dorian.

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Cars

Cars in When Justice Fails

22 cars on screen, including the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1996 Ford Mustang.

All 22 cars
  • 1996 Ford Crown Victoria in When Justice Fails 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1996 Ford Mustang in When Justice Fails 1996 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in When Justice Fails 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1989 Jeep Cherokee in When Justice Fails 1989 Jeep Cherokee Minor role
Details

When Justice Fails Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Gerechtigkeit bis in den Tod” and “Murder Suspect”.

Also known as
  • Gerechtigkeit bis in den Tod
  • Murder Suspect
  • Ko pravica zataji
  • Az igazság két oldalán

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When Justice Fails FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When Justice Fails, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Justice Fails?

When Justice Fails runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was When Justice Fails released?

When Justice Fails was released on September 7, 1999.

Who directed When Justice Fails?

When Justice Fails was directed by Allan A. Goldstein.

More films by Allan A. Goldstein

Who is in the cast of When Justice Fails?

When Justice Fails stars Jeff Fahey as Tom Chaney, Marlee Matlin as Katy Wesson and Chuck Shamata as Captain Tanner, among 15 credited actors.

Does When Justice Fails have a post-credit scene?

No. When Justice Fails has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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