Legal Eagles

1986, Comedy/Drama, 1h 54m

16 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Chelsea Deardon (Daryl Hannah) is arrested for stealing artwork painted by her deceased father, and sympathetic attorney Laura Kelly (Debra Winger) sets out to defend the young woman against slick prosecutor Tom Logan (Robert Redford). After a series of romantic exchanges, Tom ends up falling in love with Laura and teaming up with her to help clear Chelsea of the charges. However, as they lawyers dig deeper into the case, things take a shocking turn, and Tom finds his career in jeopardy.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ivan Reitman
  • Producer:
    Ivan Reitman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $47.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Robert Redford
Tom Logan
Debra Winger
Laura Kelly
Daryl Hannah
Chelsea Deardon
Brian Dennehy
Cavanaugh
Terence Stamp
Victor Taft
Steven Hill
Bower
David Clennon
Blanchard
John McMartin
Forrester
Roscoe Lee Browne
Judge Dawkins
Jennifer Dundas
Jennifer Logan
Christine Baranski
Carol Freeman
Sara Botsford
Barbara
David Hart
Marchek
James Hurdle
Sebastian Dearden
Gary Howard Klar
Hit Man
Christian Clemenson
Clerk
Ivan Reitman
Director
Michael C. Gross
Executive Producer
Joe Medjuck
Executive Producer
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music
László Kovács
Cinematography
William D. Gordean
Film Editing
Pembroke J. Herring
Film Editing
Sheldon Kahn
Film Editing
Howard Feuer
Casting
Deborah Lucchesi
Casting
John DeCuir Jr.
Production Design
George Trimmer
Production Design
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Critic Reviews for Legal Eagles

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Audience Reviews for Legal Eagles

  • Oct 22, 2011
    This is a tough one but overall I would say see it. Not for the blah courtroom drama or Daryl Hannah "acting" like a retard again. Watch it for the chemistry between Redford and Winger. Winger is just so likeable.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • May 26, 2008
    Not Redford's best but hes a great actor so anything he's in is gonna be good. Debra Winger and Daryl Hannah are really good in this as well, not to mention very sexy. Not the best movie, but a pretty good comedy/romance nonetheless.
    Jason R Super Reviewer
  • Nov 14, 2007
    It may not be sure if it's a comedy or a thriller, but it's still a decent two hours and worth a watch.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 09, 2007
    Robert Redford looks out of place in this legal thriller played for laughs that feels like a glib, vacuous 80s TV show pilot.
    xGary X Super Reviewer
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