Movie Description
L.A. Law: Pilot
(1986)Overview
Pilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal matters out of the courthouse. While the entire office deals with the unexpected death of one of the founding senior partners, Norman Chaney, junior partner Michael Kuzak reluctantly takes on the defense of a wealthy and spoiled young man, accused with two friends, of raping a woman dying from leukemia. While intern Abby Perkins deals with her abusive alcoholic husband, divorce lawyer Arnie Becker takes advantage of his latest client caught up in her divorce. Public defender Victor Sifuentes is also offered to join the firm, while the ruthless managing partner, Douglas Brackman, deals with a surprising revelation from his new secretary.
Cast
Leland McKenzie
Douglas Brackman, Jr.
Arnold Becker
Ann Kelsey
Stuart Markowitz
Roxanne Melman
Michael Kuzak
Grace Van Owen
Victor Sifuentes
Abby Perkins
Adrianne Moore
Ralph Cavanaugh
Lydia Graham
Justin Pregerson
Judge Alice Ratakowsky
Georgia/George Buckner
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Facts
Original TitleL.A. Law: Pilot
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-09-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 37m
