Contra toda ley (1989): reparto, argumento y streaming

1989 · Película · ★ 5.1

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Released in 1989, Contra toda ley is a thriller, drama, crimen and misterio film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 99 minutes. “If he's innocent, the truth could save him. If he's guilty, the lies could kill her.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. La policía se enfrenta a un caso de asesinato. El principal sospechoso es Joe Paris, un agente que está suspendido de empleo y sueldo. El violento historial de Joe y sus pésimas relaciones con la víctima refuerzan los argumentos de la acusación. A Paris lo defiende Jenny Hudson, una abogada inexperta que pondrá todo su empeño en demostrar su inocencia.

Who’s in it. Contra toda ley stars Burt Reynolds as Joe Paris, Theresa Russell as Jennifer "Jenny" Hudson, Ned Beatty as James Nicks and Kay Lenz as Deborah Quinn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Contra toda ley has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Contra toda ley page.

If you liked it. Fans of Contra toda ley tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, Pulp Fiction, Parásitos and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Contra toda ley (1989)?
In Estados Unidos, Contra toda ley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Contra toda ley worth watching?
Contra toda ley holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crimen and misterio. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Contra toda ley?
Contra toda ley stars Burt Reynolds, Theresa Russell, Ned Beatty, Kay Lenz and Ted McGinley.
When was Contra toda ley released?
Contra toda ley was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.