Scene from Power of Attorney (1995)
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| Duration: 218 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
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Actresses in this Scene
Rae Dawn Chong
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Alternate Names: ری داون چونگ
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Full Biography
Rae Dawn Chong, born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1961, is an actress of mixed African-American, Native American, Asian, and Scottish-Irish ancestry. She began her acting career with 'Stony Island' (1978), but it was her role in 'Quest for Fire' (1981) that earned her critical acclaim, winning the Genie Award for Best Actress. Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in various films such as 'Beat Street', 'The Color Purple', 'Commando', and 'Soul Man'. She continues to act in movies and television shows.
About the Movie: Power of Attorney (1995)
Release Year: 1995
Nation: Canada, United States of America
Alternative Title: Силата на адвокатите, Abus de confiance, Moc tužioca (Advokat mafije), Die Macht der Gewalt, Sto stohastro tou eglimatos, Teljes felhatalmazás, Il potere della legge, A Força da Lei, Доверенность, Försvara fienden
Director: Howard Himelstein
Writer: George Erschbamer, Howard Himelstein, Jeffrey Barmash, Roger Wilson
Production & Genre
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Companies: Cinevu Films, Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Small World Entertainment
Genre: Thriller
Story
In 'Power of Attorney', Joseph Scassi, a powerful and ruthless mafia don, finds himself indicted for murder and extortion. In an unexpected turn of events, Scassi hires an attorney who had previously worked as a prosecutor against him to defend his case. The attorney, despite his past efforts to put Scassi behind bars, agrees to take on the defense. The dynamics between them and the unfolding of the legal battle form the core of the narrative.
Summary
'Power of Attorney' is a 1995 thriller directed by Howard Himelstein that delves into the complex world of organized crime and the legal system. The film centers around Joseph Scassi, a notorious mobster willing to use all his resources to defend himself against serious charges. The twist in the plot comes when Scassi hires an attorney who had previously been instrumental in prosecuting him. The movie explores themes of power dynamics, loyalty, and the ethical dilemmas faced by those working within the legal system.