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Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988)

"Is he a prisoner of justice ... or revenge."

6.019882h 14mEN
DramaTV Movie

Directed by Jeff Bleckner

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

2h 14m

Language

EN

Release

December 30, 1988

Director

Jeff Bleckner

Overview

There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona. Even his lawyers have zero respect for the rabidly sociopathic Davi. But Jewish defence attorney Ron Leibman is obsessed with the concept of Due Process, and has vowed that Davi ...

Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Jim Delmore

Ron Leibman

Ron Leibman

Simon Resnick

Robert Davi

Robert Davi

Salim Ajami

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Tandy

Jo Henderson

Jo Henderson

Judge Bonner

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Ellis

Frances Conroy

Frances Conroy

Lyn Kessler

Sheila Kelley

Sheila Kelley

Trish

James Greene

James Greene

George Flanders

Nick Angotti

Nick Angotti

Major

Nancy Stephens

Nancy Stephens

Ginny Delmore

Dakin Matthews

Dakin Matthews

Catlett

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami (1988), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

There is no question that the Arab terrorist portrayed by Robert Davi is guilty of killing five US citizens in Barcelona. Even his lawyers have zero respect for the rabidly sociopathic Davi. But Jewish defence attorney Ron Leibman is obsessed with the concept of Due Process, and has vowed that Davi will receive a scrupulously fair trial when the terrorist is extradited to America. The defence mounted by Leibman confounds and aggravates government prosecutor Sam Waterston--but he, like Leibman, remains a man of judiciary integrity.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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