Harrison Ford's hair was cut in such a way as to make him look more stiff and unlikable than his previous leading man characters.
Paul Winfield read the novel in the late 80s and loved it, telling his agent that if a movie was ever made, he had to have the role of the judge. A few years later when the movie was actually in preproduction, Winfield campaigned hard for the part of the judge, impressing director Alan J. Pakula, who auditioned him and subsequently cast him.
(@ 08:40) Near the beginning of the film, Harrison Ford sits down at a computer to review case files. Most defendant names listed for various sex-related crimes have the surnames of film crew members.
Before the book was released in August 6,1987, producer Sydney Pollack purchased the rights to the film for $1 million dollars.
Raul Julia lobbied hard for the role as lawyer Sandy Stern as he wasn't initially considered by the producers.
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