A Time to Kill (1996)
A Time to Kill (1996) is a drama film directed by Joel Schumacher. Mississippi lawyer Jake Brigance defends Carl Lee Hailey after Hailey kills the men who attacked his daughter. A racially charged case puts the defense team, the defendant’s family and the wider community under intense pressure.
A Time to Kill cast and character roles
| Performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Matthew McConaughey | Jake Brigance |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Carl Lee Hailey |
| Sandra Bullock | Ellen Roark |
| Kevin Spacey | Rufus Buckley |
| Oliver Platt | Harry Rex Vonner |
| Donald Sutherland | Lucien Wilbanks |
| Ashley Judd | Carla Brigance |
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