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WHERE TO WATCH: Courtroom films

As the crime drama Showtrial (9pm, BBC1) reaches its conclusion, here are some more legal dramas (and one comedy) that give everyone their day in court…

12 Angry Men (1957)

Is a trial by jury really the fairest route to justice? This classic by Sidney Lumet dissects the deliberations on a difficult case, with Henry Fonda as the juror holding out for the truth. Buy or rent on Amazon, Apple TV.

The Accused (1988) This harrowing yet important drama stars Jodie Foster as the victim of a brutal rape, who faces an equally brutal inquisition in court. Kelly Mcgillis is the DA at her side. Buy or rent on Amazon, Apple TV.

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

An unusual courtroom caper, with Joe Pesci as the out-of-his-depth lawyer defending his innocent cousin – with help from his wise, fast-talking girlfriend (Marisa Tomei). Disney+.

Bridge Of Spies (2015)

Everyone deserves a fair trial, and that includes a man accused of being a Soviet spy. Tom Hanks is the American lawyer defending the principles of justice. Buy or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, Sky Store.

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