The Lawyer (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, The Lawyer is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 120 minutes. “Wilma Harrison had it all. A wealthy doctor for a husband. A big playboy for a lover. A beautiful home. And a horrible death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tony Petrocelli, a bright young lawyer practicing in the rich cattle town of Baker, becomes embroiled in a murder case.
Who’s in it. The Lawyer stars Barry Newman as Tony Petrocelli, Diana Muldaur as Ruth Petrocelli, Harold Gould as Eric P. Scott and Robert Colbert as Jack Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Lawyer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 The Lawyer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lawyer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lawyer (1970)?
- In US, The Lawyer 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 The Lawyer worth watching?
- The Lawyer holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lawyer?
- The Lawyer stars Barry Newman, Diana Muldaur, Harold Gould, Robert Colbert and Booth Colman.
- When was The Lawyer released?
- The Lawyer was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.