Swing Vote
1999 · 90 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, TV Movie
A newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice must settle a controversial moral and legal dilemma with his tie-breaking decision which may also have serious implications on his own family's harmony.
Directed by David Anspaugh · Written by Ronald Bass
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Andy Garcia Joseph Michael Kirkland -
Harry Belafonte Will Dunn -
Robert Prosky Chief Justice -
Ray Walston Justice Clore Cawley -
James Whitmore Daniel Morissey -
Kate Nelligan Justice Sara Marie Brandwynne -
Milo O'Shea Justice Harlan Greene -
Albert Hall Justice Hank Banks -
Bob Balaban Justice Eli MacCorckle -
John Aylward Justice Benjamin 'Rip' Ripley -
LisaGay Hamilton Virginia Mapes -
Margaret Colin Linda Kirkland
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