From the Hip DVD

From the Hip
Director Bob Clark, whose previous cinematic endeavors ran the gamut from Porky's to A Christmas Story, called the shots on From the Hip. Fresh out of law school, Robin Weathers (Judd Nelson) is hired by a law firm not known for its ethics. Weathers' first client is a man who, up to trial time, was perfectly willing to cop a plea. Instead, the novice lawyer sharkishly secures a "not guilty" verdict--not to mention a public reputation as a live wire. His jealous older colleagues decide to get even with Weathers by assigning him a case that cannot possibly be won. Thus it is that Weathers is assigned to defend insufferable murder suspect Douglas Benoit (John Hurt), who refuses to cooperate with his attorney even though he's facing a death sentence. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Elizabeth Perkins as Jo Ann John Hurt as Douglas Benoit Darren McGavin as Craig Duncan Dan Monahan as Larry David Alan Grier as Steve Hadley Nancy Marchand as Roberta Winnaker Allan Arbus as Phil Amos Edward Winter as Raymond Torkenson Richard Zobel as Matt Cowens Ray Walston as 1st Judge Robert Irvin Elliott as Scott Murray Beatrice Winde as 2nd Judge Art Hindle as Lt. Matt Sosha Priscilla Pointer as Mrs. Martha Williams

Crew Dennis Bradford - Art Director Ken Heeley-Ray - Associate Producer Jane Feinberg - Casting Mike Fenton - Casting Clifford Capone - Costume Designer Bob Clark - Director Stan Cole - Editor Howard Baldwin - Executive Producer Brian Russell - Executive Producer Paul Zaza - Composer (Music Score) Michael Stringer - Production Designer Dante Spinotti - Cinematographer Bob Clark - Producer Brian Russell - Producer Rene Dupont - Producer Tantar LeViseur - Set Designer Edward LeViseur - Set Designer David A. Stephenson - Sound/Sound Designer David E. Kelley - Screen Story David E. Kelley - Screenwriter Bob Clark - Screenwriter

From the Hip
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General Specifications: Language Options: Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: 5.1: 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers, 2 surround channels for rear speakers, & 1 low-frequency effects (LFE) channel to carry deep bass effects 1: PCM mono Additional Features: Widescreen presetation [2.35:1] enhanced for 16x9 TVs Theatrical trailer DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 111 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- Widescreen Version 0. Chapter Selections 1. Program Start/Main Titles [3:13] 2. Rude Awakening [4:16] 3. Birthday Surprise [4:30] 4. Robin & JoAnn [3:52] 5. First Day In Court [4:24] 6. Frivolous Legal Proceedings [5:00] 7. "Objection in two part harmony" [4:35] 8. Robin "Stormy" Weathers [4:35] 9. Four-Star Celebration [4:49] 10. The New Partner [3:39] 11. "You have the common touch" [3:06] 12. Private Confession [4:07] 13. Style Over Substance [5:11] 14. Rooftop Therapy [4:30] 15. Opening Arguments [4:12] 16. Surprise Witness [4:30] 17. Pep Talk [3:46] 18. For The Defense [4:07] 19. Reasonable Doubt [5:29] 20. Attorney-client Privilage [5:43] 21. Crisis of Concience [3:18] 22. "Let the truth come out" [3:12] 23. Arrogance On Trial [4:38] 24. Disorder In The Court [3:45] 25. The Defense Rests [6:12] 26. End Credits [2:11]