Designated Lawyer (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Designated Lawyer is a drama and tv movie film directed by Hajime Takezono, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Suspicions fall on politician Tagane Seizo over the sale of nationally owned land to a social welfare service corporation back in 2010. Seizo Tagane is then given immunity for his testimony, but people become furious that he was not going to be prosecuted. A committee of prosecutors meets and concludes that Seizo Tagane should be prosecuted. An outstanding lawyer Yui Hitotsugi takes the prosecutor's position in the case with the help of the prosecutor Tachibana.
Who’s in it. Designated Lawyer stars Keiko Kitagawa as Yui Hitotsugi, Kazuki Kitamura as Shinji Tachibana, Enari Kazuki as Takashi Hitotsugi and Sei Matobu as Satomi Saito, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Designated Lawyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Designated Lawyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Designated Lawyer (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Designated Lawyer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Designated Lawyer?
- Designated Lawyer stars Keiko Kitagawa, Kazuki Kitamura, Enari Kazuki, Sei Matobu and Toshihiro Yashiba.
- When was Designated Lawyer released?
- Designated Lawyer was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.