...And Justice for All is a 1979 American legal drama film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Al Pacino, Jack Warden, and John Forsythe. Pacino plays Arthur Kirkland, an ethical defense lawyer in Baltimore who is known for his commitment to justice and his disdain for the corrupt legal system.
One day, Kirkland is asked to defend Judge Henry T. Fleming (played by Forsythe), a judge who has a reputation for being corrupt and immoral. Fleming has been accused of brutally raping and assaulting a young woman, and he wants Kirkland to represent him in court. Kirkland initially refuses, as he despises Fleming and believes him to be guilty.
However, Kirkland discovers that if he doesn't defend Fleming, he will be disbarred by the state's bar association. He also realizes that his girlfriend, a legal aid lawyer, will be fired if he doesn't take the case. Kirkland reluctantly accepts, and the trial is set in motion.
As the trial progresses, Kirkland is stunned by the blatant corruption and misconduct of the legal system. He struggles to reconcile his ethical beliefs with the realities of the courtroom, as he fights to represent Fleming while also trying to uncover the truth.
The film was praised for its powerful performances, especially Pacino's portrayal of Kirkland, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The movie also tackles complex themes, such as the corrupting influence of power and the struggle to maintain one's integrity in a flawed system.