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Trial and Error (1997)

The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century

5.4audience score
93 votes on TMDB
Released May 30, 1997Runtime 1h 38mDirector Jonathan Lynn

When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.

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Cast of Trial and Error

Michael Richards

Michael Richards

Richard Rietti
Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Charles Tuttle
Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Billie Tyler
Jessica Steen

Jessica Steen

Elizabeth
Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Judge Paul Z. Graff
Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Benny Gibbs
Ali Wentworth

Ali Wentworth

Tiffany
Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Jacqueline
Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Whitfield
Dale Dye

Dale Dye

Dr. Stone
Max Casella

Max Casella

Dr. Brown
McNally Sagal

McNally Sagal

Charles' Assistant

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Who stars in Trial and Error?

Trial and Error stars Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen, Austin Pendleton.

Who directed Trial and Error?

Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.

How long is Trial and Error?

Trial and Error has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What is Trial and Error about?

When lawyer Charlie is sent to a small Nevada town to file a continuance request for a client, his actor friend Richard turns up to throw a surprise bachelor party celebrating his upcoming marriage to the boss's daughter. When Charlie is too hung-over to make it to court for the hearing, Richard fills in, inadvertently committing felony fraud, and Charlie is left with no choice but to coach the clueless Richard through the whole trial.