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Trial and Error

The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century

5.4/ 10IMDb5.886
19971h 38mPG-13

Overview

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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Crew

Writers
Cliff Gardner, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
Producers
Mary Parent, Allen Alsobrook, Jonathan Lynn, Gary Ross
Production
New Line Cinema, Larger Than Life Productions

Frequently asked questions

What is Trial and Error rated?

Trial and Error has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 86 votes.

Who directed Trial and Error?

Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.

When was Trial and Error released?

Trial and Error was released in 1997.